Festival International Draws Crowds to Lafayette, Boosts Economy
One of the many Festival International map and navigation information kiosks around downtown Lafayette. Photo credit: Sadie Wilks 2026. As Amaris Milano stepped onto the 5:00 p.m. shuttle, she held close to her a detailed schedule that mapped her every move for the next six hours. She knew this ride would last roughly 10 minutes. From there, she would be immersed in a festival that, to her and many others, defines Lafayette. But before the shuttle came to its planned stopping point, Milano...
