24 Hour Citizen Project

2023 24HCP Kick-Off Party
2023-06-08 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Whisper Room, 302 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
We’re back for another year of the 24HCP! In anticipation of this year’s event, we’re hosting a gathering at The Whisper Room at Beausoleil Books. Let’s have a mini-reunion to visit, talk about past projects, upcoming projects, and any ideas that you have for the community. Applications for forming a team open on June 8th. See you there!

Idea Exchange: Wild Child Wines
2023-07-13 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Wild Child Wines, 210 E Vermilion St, Lafayette, 70501

A Conversation with Symphony Malveaux
2023-07-31 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Maison Freetown, 800 E Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Join us for an evening of coffee, cake, and community as we host an exclusive conversation with Symphony Malveaux. A Louisiana native, Symphony Malveaux, MPA, holds the position of Community Engagement Manager for Mid-City Redevelopment Alliance. She consults, strategizes, and implements community projects that increase the quality of life for all residents and local businesses in neighborhoods throughout East Baton Rouge. Between producing fresh food markets and managing resident-led grant projects, Symphony serves at the McComb-Veazey Coterie and advocates for resident needs.
Make plans to invest in your civicside and connect with other doers in Lafayette. Get your FREE tickets today. See you there!

Idea Exchange: Coffeeweed Cottage
2023-08-03 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Coffeeweed Cottage, 410 Poydras St, Lafayette, 70501
We’re back with another Idea Exchange at Coffeeweed Cottage! We’ve partnered with The705 to recruit Citizen Teams and want YOU to share your ideas with us. So, kick back, grab your beverage of choice and share your community project ideas. Don’t be shy. No idea is too small.
Don’t have an idea for your community? Folks that want to hear ideas are welcome!
Get your FREE tickets today at the link below. See you there!

Idea Exchange: Hideaway on Lee
2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Hideaway on Lee, 407 Lee Ave, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
We’re back for one more Idea Exchange, and we want YOU to come share your ideas with us. Join us at Hideaway on Lee to kick back, grab your beverage of choice and share your community project ideas. Don’t be shy. No idea is too small.
Don’t have an idea for your community? Folks that want to hear ideas are welcome! See you there

Main Event!!
2023-11-11 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States

Idea Exchange: Basin Arts
2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Basin Arts, 113 Clinton St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Join us for an Idea Exchange at Basin Arts! Designing Women of Acadiana + Basin Arts + 24 Hour Citizen Project have partnered to recruit Citizen Teams and want YOU to share your ideas with us. So, kick back, relax, and share your community project ideas. Don’t be shy. No idea is too small.
Don’t have an idea for your community? Folks who want to hear ideas are welcome.

Idea Exchange: Ton's Downtown
2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Ton’s Downtown, 500 Jefferson St, Ste. C, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Join us for an Idea Exchange at Ton’s Downtown! We’re recruiting Citizen Teams and want YOU to share your ideas with us. So, join us and share your community project ideas. Don’t be shy!
Don’t have an idea for your community? Folks who want to hear ideas are also welcome!

Apps & Apps: Idea Application Party
2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | The Flats, 427 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 29, at The Flats for our Apps and Apps event! We’ll snack on tasty APPetizers while assisting with online APPlications at this final Idea Exchange of 2024!
This is an informal, roundtable-style idea generation meet-up. Folks who want to hear ideas are welcome. No idea is too small. No strings attached.
Applications are due by midnight on August 29, 2024

24 Hour Citizen Project Main Event
2024-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
The 24 Hour Citizen Project is back for Year 8! 🤩
During the 24HCP, Citizen Teams get connected with the experts and financial backers who can help make their visions for our community come to life. Watch the Teams pitch their ideas to compete for funding. Come prepared to show your support – cheering, yelling, hugs and high-fives are required. We treat the event as a celebration of community, and you should too!
Interested in participating in the event instead of just attending? Learn more here: https://24hourcitizenproject.com/citizenteams/

2025 24HCP Kick-Off Event
2025-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | SE Collective, 1306 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
We’re back for another year of the 24HCP! In anticipation of this year’s event, we’re hosting a gathering at SE Collective in Downtown Lafayette. Let’s have a mini-reunion to visit, talk about past and upcoming projects, and share any ideas you have for the community! See you there!

Idea Exchange: Coffeeweed Cottage
2025-07-24 18:00 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | Coffeeweed Cottage, 410 Poydras St, Lafayette, 70501
Join us for an Idea Exchange at Coffeeweed Cottage! We’re teaming up with Designing Women of Acadiana to recruit Citizen Teams and we want YOU to share your ideas with us. So, join us and share your community project ideas. Don’t be shy!
Coffeeweed Cottage will be open during the event, with snacks and drinks available for purchase.
Don’t have an idea for your community? Folks that want to hear ideas are also welcome!

Idea Exchange: Ton's Downtown
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Ton’s Downtown, 500 Jefferson St, Ste. C, Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Join us for an Idea Exchange in partnership with The705 at Ton’s Downtown! We’re recruiting Citizen Teams and want YOU to share your ideas with us. So, join us and share your community project ideas. Don’t be shy!
Don’t have an idea for your community? Folks who want to hear ideas are also welcome!

The 2025 Main Event!
2025-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
It’s finally here – The 24 Hour Citizen Project is back for Year 9!
During the 24HCP, Citizen Teams get connected with the experts and financial backers that can help make their visions for our community come to life. Watch the Teams pitch their ideas to compete for funding. Come prepared to show your support – cheering, yelling, hugs and high-fives are required. We treat the event as a celebration of community, and you should too!
Interested in participating in the event instead of just attending? Learn more here: https://24hourcitizenproject.com/citizenteams/

IDEA EXCHANGE | Farmer's Market at Moncus Park
2026-07-25 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Moncus Park, 2913 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA, 70503, United States
Come by and learn all about 24 Hour Citizen Project at the Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm!
RSVP on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/share/192TeGi9De/

24HCP at ArtWalk!
2026-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
Come by the ACA during ArtWalk and learn all about 24 Hour Citizen Project!
RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ehq2sNCjq/

The 2026 Main Event!
2026-11-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Acadiana Center for the Arts, 101 W Vermilion St., Lafayette, LA, 70501, United States
It’s finally here, and it’s a big one – The 24 Hour Citizen Project is back for Year 10!
During the 24HCP, Citizen Teams get connected with the experts and financial backers that can help make their visions for our community come to life. Watch the Teams pitch their ideas to compete for funding. Come prepared to show your support – cheering, yelling, hugs and high-fives are required. We treat the event as a celebration of community, and you should too!
Interested in participating in the event instead of just attending? Learn more here: https://24hourcitizenproject.com/citizenteams/
