Overview
- The Lafayette Consolidated Government announced parades will enter Jefferson at Cypress Street, continue to Johnston Street, then follow the existing route used in recent years.
- Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet praised the shift as honoring local culture and boosting downtown commerce.
- District Five Councilman Kenneth Boudreaux criticized the process, citing limited consultation and raising concerns over safety and access for downtown businesses.
- Downtown Development Authority CEO Kevin Blanchard urged detailed planning for parking, fewer barricades, protection of new landscaping, cleanup, and adequate spectator space.
- Mardi Gras organizers, Lafayette Police and krewe officials conducted test runs with a large float on Jefferson, and the council is set to take public comment at the Nov. 4 meeting at 5:30 p.m.