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Downtown Alive! kicks off with Fourth Annual Ragin’ Cajuns® Downtown Alive!

Downtown Alive! returns for its fourth annual season with a special opening celebration on Friday, August 28, featuring performances by The Vermillionaires and The Pride of Acadiana. The event showcases Downtown Lafayette and celebrates the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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