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Inside Festival International 2026 | Planning, Marketing & Lafayette’s Biggest Event

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We are talking with Carly Viator, Marketing Director for Festival International de Louisiane, and Jesse Guidry, Vice President of Communications for Lafayette Travel, about this year’s Festival International.

They share what goes into planning and promoting one of Lafayette’s largest cultural events, what attendees can expect this year, and how the festival supports local culture, music, and the regional economy. We also discuss the impact of Festival on tourism and the role it plays in showcasing Acadiana on a global stage.

Learn more at https://festivalinternational.org

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