Ragin' Cajun fans have plenty of ways to celebrate the University of Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ at Lafayette's 2012 Homecoming.
The week before the Saturday, Oct. 6, Homecoming football game is packed with activities that range from bowling to a costume ball to a road race. One of the highlights: a traditional parade on Homecoming Day.
This year's Homecoming theme is "The Ragin' Cajun Games!" It's based on board games, such as Scrabble®, chess and checkers.
Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½'s Ragin' Cajuns® will face Tulane University's Green Wave at 4 p.m. at Cajun Field on Homecoming Day.
Here's a look at the full schedule of Homecoming events:
Sunday, Sept. 30
• Newman Club Alumni Breakfast, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church, Jeanmard Hall
• Homecoming Mass and Reception, 11 a.m., Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church. The public is invited to attend.
• Ragin' Cajuns Bowling, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Lafayette Lanes
• Spirit Displays, in front of Dupré Library through Friday, Oct. 5
Monday, Oct. 1
• Cake giveaway and students sign "Good Luck" banner for the Ragin' Cajuns that will be placed at Cajun Field, 11:45 a.m., Guillory Hall deck
• Student karaoke contest, 6:30 p.m, Angelle Hall Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
• Paint the Town Red – Business, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Carnival in the Quad, noon to 2 p.m. Open to all students.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
• Paint the Town Red – Schools, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Cajuns Can Care annual food drive, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Alumni Center
Thursday, Oct. 4
• College of Nursing Alumni Chapter Reception, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Alumni Center
• Yell Like Hell, 6:30 p.m., Parc International. Open to the public.
• Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette Wind Ensemble Concert, 8 p.m., Angelle Hall Auditorium. This free event is open to the public.
Friday, Oct. 5
• Tennis Tournament, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Red Lerille's Health and Racquet Club
• Bill Bass Open Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course
• Paint the Town Red - Downtown Alive! Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette Homecoming Pep Rally, Parc Sans Souci, 5:30 p.m., with a performance by 5th Avenue
• National Pan Hellenic Council Step Show, 6 p.m., Blackham Coliseum.
• Ragin' Cajuns Lettermen Club Hall of Fame Reception, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Alumni Center
• Beaux Arts Ball, 7 p.m. at River Oaks Catering and Event Center, 520 Kaliste Saloom Road. Reservation required.
Saturday, Oct. 6
• Ragin' Road Race (5K run/walk), 8 a.m., Alumni Center
• Open House, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Alumni Center
• Homecoming Parade, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., viewing at Alumni Center
• Home Economics Luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Don's Seafood and Steakhouse, downtown
• Red Jackets Reunion, 11:30 a.m., Alumni Center
• Alumni Association Tailgating Party, 1 p.m., Cajun Field
• Tailgating at Cajun Field, 1 p.m.
• Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½'s Ragin' Cajuns vs. Tulane Green Wave, 4 p.m., Cajun Field
• Christiana Smith Chapter's "Sweet Sounds of Sharing," starting at 8 p.m., Alumni Center
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