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Be a part of the world-changing research that happens at 麻豆夜市. We are a Carnegie R1 university 鈥 the same classification as Harvard, Duke, and Princeton 鈥 giving you access to the expertise and opportunities that only a prestigious research institution can provide.__

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Embrace Our Culture

Three students wearing Laginiappe Day 50th anniversary shirts

Lagniappe Day

Lagniappe Day is one of our most enduring traditions. Every April, we have canoe races in Cypress Lake, a 20,000-pound crawfish boil, and great music just for students.

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  • Distance Cypress Lake
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Main Stage at Festival International

Festival International de Louisiane

is the largest international music and arts festival in the United States. The annual five-day festival transforms downtown Lafayette with seven stages of music, endless food options, and art from around the world. And best of all, it's free!

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Krewe of Roux King and Queen

Krewe of Roux

Krewe of Roux is the University's kick-off to the Mardi Gras season. Every year, Ragin' Cajuns participate in a masquerade ball and parade that travels through campus. Following the parade, the king and queen are selected by who finds the plastic baby in king cakes.

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Downtown Lafayette neon sign lit up at night

Downtown Alive!

Downtown Lafayette's free concert series features bands from every genre: Cajun and Creole, zydeco, rock, covers, blues, and more. Every Friday night, you'll find some of Lafayette's best musicians performing in our downtown parks at Downtown Alive!.

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