City of Lake Charles, Louisiana

Plans are underway for the annual Downtown at Sundown concert series for four consecutive Fridays from 6-9 p.m., beginning May 18. The popular, family-friendly event is presented by the City of Lake Charles and supported by corporate sponsorships from The American Press, Capital One Bank, CITGO, Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, Entergy, Lake Charles Toyota, Merrill Lynch and Stockwell Sievert Law Firm.

The event brings thousands of residents and visitors to experience Downtown Lake Charles as a thriving urban community. Beverage sales will benefit the Literacy Council of SWLA. The event will take place on Ryan Street in front of Historic City Hall and the Parish Courthouse. The street-fair format will feature food and beverage, table top galleries, merchandise vendors, activities for kids as well as a variety of music. 

For more information, call 337-491-9159 or go to www.CityOfLakeCharles.com

Photo includes (left to right):

Mayor Nic Hunter

Dallas K. Kingham, Attorney, Stockwell Sievert Law Firm     

Fil Bordelon, Lake Charles Marketing President, Capital One Bank

Missy Amidon, Public Affairs Coordinator, CITGO Petroleum Corporation

Nora Popillion, Director of Entertainment and Public Relations, Delta Downs 

Corey Tarver, Sales Director, Lake Charles Toyota

Patricia Philmon, Vice President & Resident Director, Merrill Lynch

Jamie Chapman, Engineering Supervisor, Entergy

American Press representative not pictured