Photos: Lafayette Stars and Stripes BY BRAD BOWIE | The Advocate Brad Bowie Author email Jul 5, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ACA.lafayette4th.adv.004.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A costumed bald eagle high-fives children attending Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.002.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 Kirstin Jarreau, left, dances with her son Liam, 1, during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.011.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A contestant in the hotdog eating competition eyes up his neighbor during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.014.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 Members of the audience cheer on contestants in the hot dog eating competition during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.009.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A costumed bald eagle cheers on contestants in the hot dog eating competition during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.005.jpg Jul 5, 2026 Catch Rusty Metoyer & Zydeco Krush's show at 5 p.m. Sunday at Rock 'n' Bowl, Lafayette. Tickets are $17.  STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.008.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A contestant in the hot dog eating competition digs in during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.012.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A contestant in the hot dog eating competition makes a final push during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.001.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 Dancers move to the sounds of Rusty Metoyer during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.010.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A costumed bald eagle cheers on contestants in the hot dog eating competition during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.007.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 Members of the Lafayette Fire Department Honor Guard present the flags during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.013.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 David Boulet, as Uncle Sam, quizzes Gabriel Melancon, 8, on her knowledge of US history during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.006.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 A member of the Lafayette Fire Department Honor Guard presents the flag during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE ACA.lafayette4th.adv.003.jpg Updated Jul 5, 2026 Dancers fly an American flag during Lafayette Stars and Stripes, a Celebration of 250 Years, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Parc International in Lafayette. STAFF PHOTO BY BRAD BOWIE Brad Bowie Author email As featured on SMS Email Print Copy article link Save