Festival International de Louisiane
When:
Wed, April 25, 2007 at 6:00 PM to
Sun, April 29, 2007 at 8:00 PM
Where:
Downtown Lafayette
101 W. Vermilion St.
Lafayette, LA
Lat/Lon: 30.2241, -92.0188
What:
Festival International de Louisiane is an annual festival celebrating the French cultural heritage of southern Louisiana – primarily a combination of French, African, Caribbean and Hispanic influences. The largest outdoor, FREE Francophone event in the U.S., the Festival places special emphasis on highlighting the connections between Acadiana and the Francophone world.
The Festival transforms historic downtown Lafayette, Louisiana, into an entertainment complex featuring six music stages, food court areas, street musicians and animators, arts and crafts boutiques, art galleries, beverage stands, cultural workshops, international cooking demonstrations and a world music store.
Among the performers this year:
* J. Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds
* Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
* Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
* Rob Curto's Forro for All
* Solas
* Los TexManiacs
* Beausoleil avec Michael Doucet
... and many, MANY more!
More Info:
http://www.festivalinternational.com/