University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Bowl Week Events For Ragin’ Cajuns Fans Unveiled
12/11/2012 8:04:00 AM | Football, Athletics
Contact: Brian McCann
LAFAYETTE – The Ragin' Cajuns Athletics Department has announced those events open to the public during game week for the upcoming R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
The week begins with the “official send off” of the Ragin' Cajuns at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18 as fans are invited to join the team for the Cajun Walk beginning at the intersection of Reinhardt Drive and Bertrand Drive (near track/soccer complex). The team departs from the athletics complex at 1 p.m.
Fans arriving in New Orleans on Tuesday – or alumni from the New Orleans area – are encouraged to welcome the when they arrive at the Marriott hotel on Canal Street at approximately 4 p.m.
Throughout the week fans will have the opportunity to “talk football” with Sports Radio ESPN 1420-AM personalities Steve Peloquin and Jay Walker. Peloquin's “Thinking Out Loud” morning show will air from 7 a.m.-9 a.m., Wednesday-Friday from the Marriott on Canal Street. Walker's “Bird's Eye View” afternoon program is scheduled to air live from Walk-On's on Poydras Street from 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday.
The New Orleans Bowl edition of the Mark Hudspeth Radio Show is set for Thursday, Dec. 20 from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. at Walk-On's on Poydras.
The busy schedule of public events starts on Wednesday, Dec. 19 as UL Athletics provides transportation to the Ragin' Cajuns women's basketball game at Tulane. Interested fans meet in the lobby of the Marriott on Canal Street at 10:15 a.m.
On Thursday, Dec. 20, the Pride of Acadiana marching band will lead fans from the Marriott to Bourbon Street in Second Line fashion. The “Ragin' Cajuns 'We're Back!'” parade sponsored by MidSouth Bank starts at 9 p.m.
A popular event amongst all Cajuns fans last year, the Ragin' Cajuns Fan Fest sponsored by Home Bank returns to the Marriott. The reception, which is free and open to all Ragin' Cajuns fans, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 21 from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. and will feature live music from Roddy Romero and the Hub City All-Stars. Complimentary beverages will be supplied.
The New Orleans Bowl Friday Night Concert is set for Champions Square on Friday, Dec. 21 from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. and features music by Bad Company and The Beach Boys. Bus transportation will be provided from the Marriott to Champions Square from 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
On New Orleans Bowl gameday (Saturday, Dec. 22) the schedule of events consists of the RCAF/UL Alumni Association Tailgate Party inside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Rouse's Ragin' Cajuns Tailgate Party.
The RCAF/Alumni Association tailgate party, presented by IberiaBank and Cox, is set to run from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the Bienville Room (enter Gate C) of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Admission is free to all RCAF 2012 Annual Fund donors and current Alumni Association members. Admission is $10 for all other individuals.
The Rouse's tailgate event, which features music from Sammy Kershaw, takes place in the Rouse's parking lot located on 701 Baronne Street.
A complete list of New Orleans Bowl events open to the public is listed below.
For all of the latest news and information on Ragin' Cajuns Athletics, visit RaginCajuns.com. Fans can also follow the athletics department on its social media outlets at Facebook.com/ULRaginCajuns along with @ULRaginCajuns on Twitter.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
12:45 pm Cajun Walk: Official Send Off of the Ragin' Cajuns
(Starts at intersection of Bertrand Drive & Reinhardt Drive, players walk toward athletics complex)
4:00 pm Check-In to the Marriott (555 Canal Street)
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
7:00 am – 9:00 am Radio Show – “Thinking Out Loud”
2nd floor of the Marriott
Host: Steve Peloquin
10:15 am Ragin' Cajuns Women's Basketball vs. Tulane
Meet in lobby of Marriott to depart for Devlin Fieldhouse at 10:15 am (game at 11:00 am)
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Radio Show – “Bird's Eye View”
Walk-Ons on Poydras Street
Host: Jay Walker & Gerald Broussard
Thursday, December 20, 2012
7:00 am – 9:00 am Radio Show – “Thinking Out Loud”
2nd floor of the Marriott
Host: Steve Peloquin
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Radio Show – “Bird's Eye View”
Walk-Ons on Poydras Street
Host: Jay Walker & Gerald Broussard
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mark Hudspeth Radio Show
Walk-Ons on Poydras Street
Host: Jay Walker
9:00 pm – until Ragin' Cajuns “We're Back!” Parade sponsored by MidSouth Bank
The Pride of Acadiana marching band will lead fans from the Marriott to Bourbon Street
in Second Line fashion. Fans are encouraged to bring Mardi Gras beads to throw
while walking in the parade. MidSouth Bank is a proud supporter of Ragin' Cajuns Athletics.
Parade begins at the Marriott at 9:00 pm.
This event is open to all Ragin' Cajuns fans
Friday, December 21, 2012
7:00 am – 9:00 am Radio Show – “Thinking Out Loud”
2nd floor of the Marriott
Host: Steve Peloquin
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Radio Show – “Bird's Eye View”
Walk-Ons on Poydras Street
Host: Jay Walker & Gerald Broussard
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Ragin' Cajuns Fan Fest sponsored by Home Bank
This reception at the Marriott will be open to all Ragin' Cajuns fans with live music provided
by Roddy Romero and the Hub City Allstars.
Home Bank is a proud supporter of the Ragin' Cajuns Athletics.
Complimentary beer, soft drinks, and water will be provided.
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm New Orleans Bowl Friday Night Concert
Fans will be able to enjoy live music and great food at Champions Square.
Opening: Bad Company with Brian Howe
Headliner: The Beach Boys
This is a fan event that is free to the public.
Bus transportation will be provided from the Marriott to Champions Square
from 6:00pm to 9:00 pm.
(Pick up in front of Marriott – 555 Canal St./ Drop off in front of Champions Square)
Saturday, December 22, 2012
8:30 am – 10:30 am RCAF/UL Alumni Association Tailgate Party sponsored by IberiaBank and Cox
Superdome: Bienville Room (Enter Gate C)
Fans are invited to a pregame Tailgate Party in the Bienville Room at the Superdome.
Live music will be provided by Krossfyre.
IberiaBank and Cox are proud supporters of Ragin' Cajuns Athletics.
Admission free for RCAF 2012 Annual Fund donors (bracelet and game ticket required)
and current Alumni Association Members.
You are entering the game at this time, so all guests are required to present game tickets.
UL Alumni Association members will check-in prior to entering Bienville Room at Gate C.
Bracelets will be provided at this time.
$10.00 for all others.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
NO EXIT AND RE-ENTRY TO SUPERDOME AFTER ENTERING
7:30 am – 10:30am Rouse's Ragin' Cajuns Tailgate Party
Rouse's Parking Lot (701 Baronne Street)
Enjoy live music by Sammy Kershaw along with drink and food specials.
9:00 am – 10:30 am R & L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Tailgate Party at Champions Square
Come enjoy live music provided by Band Camp outside the Louisiana Superdome.
Get ready for the big game with great entertainment, food and beverage.
Gather your fans for the pre-game festivities.
9:30 am Mercedes-Benz Superdome gates open
11:00 am R & L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Kick-Off
Post Game Cajuns Party Central Headquarters
All fans are invited to gather and enjoy food, fun, and fellowship at the following locations:
The Beach at 227 Bourbon Street
Bourbon Cowboy at 241 Bourbon Street
Rita's Tequila House Tex-Mex Grill at 419 Bourbon Street
The Swamp at 516 Bourbon Street
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