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Ragin' Cajuns Announce Fan Events For Bowl Week

12/9/2014 8:13:00 PM | Football

Fans encouraged to help send off the Cajuns on Tuesday

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns announced activities for the 2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
 
Fans are invited to first send off the football team from Lafayette on Tuesday.

Below is a list of events for the public to attend.
 
Cajun Walk: Official Send Off
Tuesday, Dec. 16

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Reinhardt Drive (Tigue Moore Field Side)
Ragin' Cajuns football team leaves for New Orleans Bowl with Cajun Walk at 11:45 a.m.  Enjoy lunch options from local food trucks and send off the team - Cajuns style!
 
Steve Peloquin will host his radio show on the second floor of the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Dec 17-19. Fans are welcome to attend.
 
A series of events for fans in New Orleans kicks off on Thursday night:
 
Ragin' Cajuns Parade
Sponsored by The Advocate
Thursday, Dec. 18
9 p.m. - until
New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street
The Pride of Acadiana marching band will lead fans along Bourbon Street in Second Line fashion.  Fans are encouraged to bring Mardi Gras beads to throw while walking the parade. There will also be beads provided by Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission.
 
Ragin' Cajuns Fan Fest
Sponsored by Home Bank
Friday, Dec. 19
3 - 5:30 p.m.
New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal Street
This reception at the Marriott in the Grand Ballroom will be open to all Ragin' Cajuns Fans with live music provided by Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie. A cash bar will be available. Graduation will be held for senior football student-athletes and support staff. 
 
New Orleans Bowl Friday Night Concert
Friday, Dec. 19
6:30 - 10 p.m.
Champions Square
Fans will be able to enjoy live music. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors at Champions Square for this free concert featuring Kool and the Gang and Cheap Trick.
 
R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Tailgate Party at Champions Square
Saturday, Dec. 20
8 - 9:30 a.m.
Champions Square
Enjoy live music provided by a local deejay outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.  Get ready for the big game with great entertainment, food and beverage. 
 
2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Saturday, Dec. 20
Gates open 8:30 a.m.
Kick off 10 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns face the Nevada Wolf Pack.
 
Visit Bowl Central to purchase tickets and see more information leading up to the game.
 
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