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.

 

Mercredi Show returns to Pelican Park for fall season

The popular Mercredi Show begins the fall session on Sept. 2 in Carencro’s Pelican Park. The free, family-friendly outdoor concert series is scheduled 6-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday through October 14.

September 2 - The GTO Party Band (Variety)

September 9 - Walter Mouton & the Scott Playboys (Cajun)

September 16 - Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie (Zydeco)

September 23 - High Performance (Cajun) Note: this event is now rescheduled for Wednesday, October 21!

September 30 - Dustin Sonnier & Six Pack (Country)

October 7 - Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds (Cajun)

October 14 - Lafayette Bayou Boys (Variety)

October 21 - High Performance (Cajun) Rescheduled from Wednesday, September 23.

The Mercredi Show is presented by the Parks & Recreation Commission of Carencro and the City of Carencro, along with support from several community sponsors.

Food and beverages are available. Bring the family, your lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy an evening of music and fun. No ice chests permitted.

 

Carencro places 3rd in Louisiana Cleanest City Contest

After winning at the district level, the City of Carencro participated in the Cleanest City Contest at the state level on May 5, 2009, and received third place honors. This year was the city’s “come back” year after many years of not participating.

Mayor Glenn L Brasseaux and the City Council wish to thank all our citizens and businesses for participating by keeping their properties neat and trim, and taking pride in our community. Councilman L.J. Boudreaux and his wife, Cel Boudreaux, co-chaired this event and did an excellent job in planning and organizing all the components of the contest.

This contest is sponsored by the Louisiana Garden Club Federation. Each city that participates must be sponsored by a garden club; Lafayette Garden Club was the sponsor for the City of Carencro. Cities participate according to the size of the village, town or city. Carencro has a population of more than 6,000 residents, according to the 2000 census.

With all the help and participation from area residents and businesses throughout the next year, Carencro will be number one again, so watch out next year!

 

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.

 

MARDI GRAS IN CARENCRO

The Carencro Mardi Gras Parade is held each year on the Saturday before Mardi Gras. The parade travels down University Avenue from Butcher Switch Road to Railroad Street. For more information, contact Kent Lee at 337-896-4147 or Keno Arnaud at 337-288-7503.

 

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.