Downtown Alive, launched to give economic boost, continues to celebrate local culture 40 years later

Downtown Alive, launched to give economic boost, continues to celebrate local culture 40 years later

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor​ ​ ​

Happy Friday, Acadiana business news readers. Let's get down to the business news of the day before the weekend storms arrive.

In another nod to the 200th anniversary of Lafayette Parish, we take a look at the Downtown Alive! series and how it helped bring energy back to downtown Lafayette. Now in its 40th year, the event has turned into "how we kick off our weekends," said DDA CEO Anita Begnaud.

These days, Downtown Alive! is only one part of a full weekend calendar in Lafayette.

You can read the full story and check out the photo archive here.

Have a great weekend.