We enjoy a variety of events scheduled throughout the year, ranging from holiday parades to music festivals to national athletic tournaments. Take a moment to view the event calendar and read our latest news.

Carencro Business Association Hosts Candidate Public Forum
The Carencro Business Association will host a Candidate Public Information Forum on Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at the Carencro Community Center, 5115 N. University, at 6 p.m. All political candidates running for the offices of Chief of Police and Council Members for the City of Carencro will be invited to participate.

Due to time limits, there will not be audience participation. However, if you have questions or concerns you would like to have answered by these candidates, you are invited to send your questions to brenda.buras@protec-consultants.com or mail to 101 LaButte, Carencro La., 70520. Your name will not be disclosed. Political t-shirts, political handouts, yelling, etc., will not be permitted at the forum.

For more information about the Candidate Public Forum, please call Brenda Buras at 337-886-1211.

The election date for these local offices will be October 2, 2010. Be sure to vote.

September 1    Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie

September 8    Warren Storm, Willie Tee & Cypress

September 15    Gregg Martinez & the Delta Kings

September 22    High Performance

September 29    Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band

October 6    Lafayette Bayou Boys

October 13    Jamie Bergeron & the Kickin' Cajuns

This free outdoor concert series is held from 6-8:30 p.m., and food and beverages are available (no ice chests, please).

The event is presented by the Parks & Recreation Commission of Carencro, with support from these sponsors:  Angco Disposal & Landfill; Arsement Machine & Supply; Bobby Badon, State Representative; Bruce's Glass Service & Auto Mart; Carencro Catholic School; Cormier's Upholstery Shop; Don's Country Mart; Gary Guidry Trucking; Home Bank; Lee's Body Repair & Auto Discount Sales; Melancon Funeral Home; Melancon Pharmacy; Mouton's Food Mart; Ms. Mom's Family Restaurant; Nolan's Lawnmower Sales & Service; Pat's Printing; Physical Therapy of Carencro; Pizzaville, USA; Prejean Creative; and Rayne State Bank.

Bring the family, your lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy this community celebration.

Download the show schedule. See photos from some previous performances. We look forward to you joining us at the Fall 2010 Mercredi shows!

Hurricane Preparedness
Make sure you're prepared for hurricane season 2010. Visit the Lafayette Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness website for information on what to do before, during and after a hurricane; evacuation routes and more.

Addtionally, the direct links may be accessed here:
Live Parish Traffic Information
What To Listen To During an Evacuation
What To Do to Prepare for a Disaster
What To Do In Case of a Tornado
What To Do In Case of a Chemical Emergency
What To Do In Case of a Flood Event
What To Do In Case of a Hurricane
Lafayette Parish Evacuation Routes for a Hurricane
What To Do To Plan for an Evacuation
Repairing Your Flooded Home
Drying Wet Books and Papers
Emergency Salvage of Flood Damaged Family Papers

Ribbon Cutting and Ground Breaking Ceremony
   

On February 24, 2010, the City of Carencro celebrated the completion of one public works project and the start of another. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place, officially opening a sidewalk project that was recently completed. The new sidewalk is located on the west side of North University Avenue, connecting the center of Carencro with the civic complex on the north side of Carencro.

Following the Ribbon Cutting, a Ground Breaking ceremony took place which kicked off the construction of the new Carencro Central Fire Station. The $700,000 fire station is scheduled to be completed September of this year.

Click here to see more photos from these events. For more information contact Carencro City Hall at 337-896-8481 or through this website.

Carencro Mardi Gras Parade rolls for its 24th season
   

Crisp, sunny weather greeted an enthusiastic crowd for the 24th annual Carencro Mardi Gras Association Parade, held Feb. 13. The Grand Marshal for the 2010 parade was former Mayor and Alderman Robley Richard, who served as town alderman from 1966-1970 and as Mayor from 1970-1978. Click here to see photos from the parade.

City Employee Named CBA Member of the Year

The Carencro Business Association (CBA) named Candy Baque as the organization's Member of the Year during the annual breakfast, Jan. 29. Baque is a Certified Municipal Deputy Clerk with the City of Carencro and she has been actively involved with the CBA for many years. Pictured with Baque following the award presentation are members of her family.

CARENCRO NEWS ARCHIVE
To view past News & Events articles, click to visit the Carencro News Archive.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Held the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 210 E. St. Peter Street. If the third Monday falls on a holiday, the meeting is held the next evening. An archive of the City Council meeting minutes is available for your review.

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING
PARC meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. in City Hall, 210 E. St. Peter Street. The public is welcome.

CONTACT US
To submit items for this Events Calendar, or to ask any questions concerning this section, contact Carencro City Hall by phone at 337-896-8481, by fax at 337-896-0890,
or send us an e-mail.