Throughout the month of December, Downtown Lafayette Unlimited presents the 4th annual Merry & Bright Holiday Series, bringing family-friendly holiday events to the heart of our city!

2023 Merry & Bright Downtown Christmas Official Events

Christmas Tree Extravaganza
December 1 – 31 | Parc International

Downtown Window Wonderland
December 1 – 31 | Jefferson Street + various locations Downtown

Lighting of the Tree Concert ft Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Friday, December 1 | Parc International | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Sonic Christmas Parade
Sunday, December 3 | Jefferson Street | 1:00 PM

Christmas Carnival / Sonic Christmas Parade After-Party
Sunday, December 3 | Parc International | 2:00 – 5:00 PM

Holiday Art Market (in partnership with Cocodrie by Colette)
Saturday, December 9 | 400 Block of Jefferson St | 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Movies in the Parc: Christmas Edition ft Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
Saturday, December 9 | Parc International | 4:30 – 7:30 PM

All Merry & Bright events and other Christmas events and activities hosted in Downtown will be listed on the Downtown Lafayette online events calendar.