Homecoming
Get ready for a week packed with Ragin' Cajun pride as Homecoming 2025 takes over campus.
Homecoming Week: October 13-18th
Beginning Sunday, Oct. 12th UL Lafayette, the University Program Center and the UL Lafayette Alumni Association will host events all week long, ending with the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns squaring off against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The following events are open to the public, and we invite all of Lafayette and south Louisiana to share in our school pride.
Monday, October 13th
Food Truck Round-up and Classic Car Show + Pumpkin Patch
Kick off Homecoming Week with dinner from your favorite food trucks and family fun, now at a new venue! This year we're partnering with Park De Oaks Food Truck Park and the Ford Mustang Club of Acadiana to feature a curated showcase of classic cars, delicious dishes from local vendors and a festive pumpkin patch for the entire family to enjoy!
Please note: Attendees can view the car showcase, but it is not open to public submissions.
This event is open to UL Lafayette students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public on Monday, Oct. 13, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at park De Oaks Food Truck park.
Come enjoy great food, a stunning collection of classic cars and make memories to last a lifetime!
Tuesday, October 14th
Paint the Town Red - Businesses
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Various local businesses & virtual
Wednesday, October 15th
Paint the Town Red - Schools
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Various local businesses & virtual
Outstanding Alumni Guest Speaker Student Lecture & Lunch
TBD
Outstanding Alumni Reception (invitation only)
Alumni Center
Thursday, October 16th
Continuing Education Classes
TBD
Various locations throughout campus
Dean + Alumni Chapter Receptions
hosted by the Colleges of Arts, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Nursing and Human Development, Sciences and University College Alumni Chapters
5:00 - 7:30 PM
Various locations throughout campus
Register for your College's reception:
- College of the Arts
- College of Business
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences
- College of Sciences
- University College
Friday, October 17th
Tennis Tournament
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Red Lerille's Health & Racquet Club
Sigma Nu Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
hosted by the Sigma Nu Alumni Chapter
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field at Russo Park
Bill Bass Golf Tournament
hosted by the Ragin' Cajuns Athletic Foundation
11:00 AM
Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course
Golden Ambassador Society Dinner
Open to alumni who have celebrated their 50th reunion milestone and their guests
5:30 - 9:00 PM
Petroleum Club of Lafayette
Ragin' Cajun Club Homecoming Hangout
hosted by The Ark La Tex, Colorado, DFW, Houston, New Orleans and Northshore Ragin' Cajun Clubs
6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Yard Goat
College of Engineering Alumni Chapter Reunion
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Rock N' Bowl
Saturday, October 18th
Sweet Sounds of Sharing
hosted by the Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter
10:00 AM - NOON
Angelle Hall – Reception to follow at the Alumni Center
Bayou Bonanza: Homecoming Edition
hosted by the California Ragin' Cajun Club
NOON - 3:00 PM PDT
Ragin Cajun Cafe
Homecoming Parade
NOON*
Starting at Blackham, right onto Cajundome Blvd, to Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, around the stadium to the Alumni tailgate at Russo Park
Alumni Tailgate
NOON*
Russo Park Concourse
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Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles
4:00 PM*
Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium
*Time is subject to change
Game Day Watch Party
Castle Hills, Texas
Hosted by the Dallas/Fort Worth Ragin' Cajun Club
TBD | The Grind Burger Bar
Post-Game Celebration
Krewe de Coulee: Homecoming
Join the Office of Sustainability's post-Homecoming clean-up crew on Monday, October 20th, to help keep our campus beautiful after the party ends.
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