Lake Charles Downtown Development Authority

06/03/2026

Payton Lundmark and Lee Ann Stenvick led a coordination meeting today at Panorama for White Linen Night.

This is shaping up to be a great event for Downtown Lake Charles, so mark your calendars now.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
⏰ 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Downtown Lake Charles

For details about vendor applications are open here: https://forms.gle/7FKuGcu2GF3ed1EU9

03/05/2026

Don't miss the Great Green Scavenger Hunt next Saturday, March 14th!

✨🍀 SAVE THE DATE! 🍀✨

We’ve been getting reports that a mischievous leprechaun has been spotted scouting locations all around downtown Lake Charles…👀🌈

He’s been eyeing the perfect spots to stash his clues, tuck away bits of gold, and leave behind trails of rainbow magic. We’re doing our best to keep up with him, but let’s be honest, he’s quick! And we have a feeling he’s going to succeed in hiding some of his treasures.

That’s where YOU come in. 🍀✨

Mark your calendars for the Downtown Lake Charles Great Green Scavenger Hunt: a free, family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day adventure through downtown!

🗓 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Register in front of Lake Charles City Hall

Gather your crew, wear your green and get ready to help us track down every last clue, coin and sparkle of magic he leaves behind. Stay tuned…more details are coming soon!

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02/25/2026

The Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will not hold a regular meeting in March due to the absence of agenda items.

Thank you for your continued interest in and support of downtown development efforts.

Our next meeting is scheduled for April 6th at 5:00 p.m.

01/06/2026

Downtown lunch plans ✅ Truckstop Tuesday.
Shoutout to the Community Foundation of Southwest Louisiana crew for joining us today.
If you missed it, mark your calendar: Feb. 3, 11 AM–2 PM, Historic City Hall (1001 Ryan St.)

01/06/2026

Downtown plans for Jan. 10: Glow Skate Night 🛼✨
4–8 PM at the Lake Charles Event Center (900 Lakeshore Dr.).
Bring the family and come enjoy the night.

01/05/2026

The Downtown Development Authority is holding its first regular meeting of 2026 tonight. Discussion will mostly be associated the 2026 events managed by the City of Lake Charles Cultural Affairs Division and board elections.
📅Date: Tonight
🕔Time: 5:00 PM
📍Location: Lake Charles City Hall Council Chambers

12/31/2025

Hey Lake Charles! 👋

Our friends at City Hall are going all out tonight for Glow Into 2026, and you definitely don’t want to miss it. It’s going to be a bright one! ✨

Here’s the plan for tonight:

📍 Where: Downtown Lake Charles (Pujo Street & surrounding area)

🕗 When: 8:00 PM – Midnight

🎶 The Lineup: Live music from LeTrainiump and The Good Dudes, plus DJ Secret Stache keeping the energy high all the way to the countdown!

🌌 The Vibe: Glowing stilt walkers, food trucks, and immersive light experiences.

🕛 The Finale: A massive 3D projection countdown right on the facade of City Hall at midnight! 🎆

It’s free, it’s festive, and it’s the perfect way to ring in the New Year with the community. Wear your best neon or glowing gear and come celebrate with us!

Let’s show everyone how Downtown does New Year’s Eve in LC! 🥂✨

✨💫 Glow into 2026! 💫✨

The City of Lake Charles invites you to ring in the New Year with an unforgettable night of music, lights, and immersive fun!

Join us for Glow into 2026, a free New Year’s Eve celebration happening Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 8 PM to midnight in Downtown Lake Charles along Pujo Street and the surrounding area.

🎶 Live Performances
• LeTrainiump – New Orleans indie pop singer/songwriter
• The Good Dudes – Rock ’n’ Soul / Pop / Blues
• DJ Secret Stache – Keeping the energy high and leading the official countdown to 2026

✨ What to Expect
• Live music + DJ sets
• Food trucks
• A glowing stilt walker
• Immersive glowing experiences
• A 3D projection countdown on City Hall at midnight — a spectacular visual light show you won’t want to miss!

🚗 Parking & Road Closures
Parking is available throughout Downtown, all within walking distance of the event.
Street closures include:
• Pujo St. from Ryan St. to Bilbo St.
• Bilbo St. from Pujo St. to Broad St.

🎉 Dress to the theme, enjoy local downtown businesses, and come ready for good music, good food, and good fun as we welcome 2026 together!

A huge thank you to our event sponsors: Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, Deep South Productions, First Federal Bank of Louisiana, Pujo Street Cafe, The Royal, B1 Bank, and Fox 29.

For more information, contact [email protected].