Gatherwith us.
Four signature gatherings a year, and the cultural celebrations we stand behind. Every one is open to the community.
CreoleRendezvous
Creole Proud. Creole Strong. A free, family-friendly afternoon in Heymann Park with arts and crafts vendors, authentic Creole favorites, and live Creole and zydeco music by The Creole Connection.
Vendor and sponsorship information: Sandra, 337-251-1775. Presented with Lafayette Travel and Lafayette PARC.
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Time
- 1 PM to 5 PM
- Where
- Heymann Park
1500 S. Orange St., Lafayette - Admission
- Free
- Music
- The Creole Connection
- Note
- No ice chests
Senior CitizensThank You Day
For more than three decades, this celebration has brought seniors together from across the region. Each year we honor the people who paved the way, shaped this community, and still show us what resilience looks like.
Started by our founder, the late Je'nelle Alfred Chargois.
- Date
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
- Where
- Martin Luther King Recreation Center
309 Cora Street, Lafayette - Time
- To confirm
Senior Citizens Thank You Day, 2024 and 2025
African AmericanHeritage Gala
Our formal evening of recognition, held each year on the Saturday before the parade, where the Foundation honors the people whose work has shaped Black Lafayette.
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
The Saturday before the parade - Where
- Martin Luther King Recreation Center
309 Cora Street, Lafayette - Honorees
- To be announced
Let Freedom Ring. Erased No More: Amplifying Black Voices in America.
2026 gala sponsors: Lafayette Economic Development Authority, AceLess Healthcare, Senator Gerald Boudreaux, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Eta Chi Omega Chapter.
Breaking barriers. Building bridges.
Heritage Gala, 2025. Photographs by James Wilson Photography
African AmericanHeritage Parade
Lafayette's celebration of Black history in the streets, presented with Lafayette Consolidated Government. The parade began with our founder, Je'nelle Alfred Chargois, and has rolled every year since.
- Date
- Sunday, February 28, 2027
- Route
- Willow Street, Lafayette
Cross streets To confirm - Partner
- Lafayette Consolidated Government
Heritage Parade, 2025
Raisingthe flag.
In February 2026, the community gathered at Lafayette Consolidated Government to raise the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History flag over the city.
- When
- February 2026
- Where
- Lafayette Consolidated Government
705 W. University Ave. - Flag
- Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History
Flag Raising, 2026
WesternDance Night
Boots on and money raised for the Foundation's programs. The first Western Dance Night was held July 31, 2026.
- Next date
- To be announced
- Purpose
- Supports Foundation programs