Lafayette was not always known as Lafayette. The region that would become today's Lafayette was once named St. Jean du Vermilionville, but the name soon was shortened to Vermilionville.
Lafayette is the fifth largest city in Louisiana with about 125,627 residents.
Home to the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball, Louisiana IceGators, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and more.
The data is fluid, but it's said that the city of Lafayette has more restaurants per capita than other cities in the nation. According to LafayetteTravel, this southern city also is known as the Happiest City in America and the Tastiest Town in the South. It has 100+ locally owned restaurants in addition to its chain eateries.
The Festival International de Louisiane spans five days, is held in the heart of Lafayette, and has the distinction of being the largest festival of the arts and music within the United States. This festival celebrates Creole, Cajun, and French heritage and includes live music, arts, crafts, street performances and more. The festival takes place in Downtown Lafayette, and approximately 40,000 people attend.
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