Overview

• The festival, which began as a one-day concert in 1974, has grown into a three-day event attracting global attention.
• Held in Lafayette's Girard Park, the festival is free and showcases 60 homegrown Cajun and Zydeco musicians.
• Organizers emphasize the festival's role in preserving and evolving Cajun and Creole culture for future generations.
• This year's event includes tributes to influential musicians like Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier.
• The festival fosters cultural appreciation by featuring performances in French and celebrating traditional food and arts.