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Ragin’ Cajun fans can celebrate the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s 2018 Homecoming in many ways.

Homecoming Week activities and events include a Homecoming Day parade, pep rally, and a scavenger hunt.

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns will face the New Mexico State Aggies at 4 p.m. at Cajun Field on Saturday, Oct. 13, Homecoming Day.

Here’s a look at Homecoming 2018 events:

 

Sunday, Oct. 7

• Ragin’ Road Race 5K

Starts at the Alumni Center, 8 a.m.

 

Monday, Oct. 8

• Cupcake Giveaway

Alumni Center, 10 a.m. –  1 p.m.

 

• Allons Manger Food Truck Roundup

Alumni Center, 11 a.m. –  2 p.m.

 

• Scavenger Hunt

Student Union, Atchafalaya Ballroom, 7 p.m.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 9

• Cajuns Got Talent

Cajundome Convention Center, 7 p.m.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 10

• Cajuns Can Care Food Drive

Boucher Street, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

• Wear Red, Get Fed

Boucher Street, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

Thursday, Oct. 11

• Yell Like Hell Pep Rally

Student Union porch and courtyard, 7 p.m.

 

Friday, Oct. 12

• Tennis Tournament

Red Lerille’s Health and Racquet Club, 8 a.m.

 

• Bill Bass Open Golf Tournament

Vieux Chenes Golf Course, 10:30 a.m.

 

• National Panhellenic Greek Expo
Cajundome Convention Center, 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday, Oct. 13

• Open House

Alumni Center, 9 – 11:30 a.m.

 

•  Homecoming Parade

Viewing at Alumni Center, 10 a.m.

Parade begins at Blackham Coliseum and ends on St. Mary Boulevard near the Alumni Center.

 

• Zydeco Brunch

Cypress Lake Dining Hall,

Student Union, 10 a.m. –  2 p.m.

 

• Cajun Walk

Reinhardt Drive, 1:45 p.m.

 

• Pride of Acadiana Marching Band pregame performance

Cajun Field, 3:50 p.m.

 

•  Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns vs. New Mexico State Aggies

Cajun Field, 4 p.m.

 

• “Sweet Sounds of Sharing” reception

Cajundome Convention Center, Mardi Gras Ballroom, 8 p.m.