Thousands of tourists from across the world are flocking to the Hub City for Festival International de Louisiane and that means big bucks for Acadiana.
"It's my favorite time of year. All my friends from college are home and the weather is perfect! It's good to have the great food and the music is fantastic."
Laurie Meuleman is originally from Lafayette and lives in Seattle. Like thousands of others, she says she wouldn't miss Festival for anything and comes every year.