We've got spirit, yes we do - how bout you?
If you are a Ragin' Cajun fan, odds are you're aware it's Homecoming week - who can deny all the spirit flowing from local businesses that have painted the town red or the sparkles of glitter in the air as sororities wrap up construction of parade floats.
It's not too late to get in on some of the festivities before the Ragin' Cajuns take on the New Mexico State Aggies Saturday, Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. Check out some of the community events happening before kickoff:
Friday, Nov. 1 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!, UL Lafayette Homecoming Pep Rally, Parc International, 5:30 p.m., with a performance by 5th Avenue Ragin' Cajuns Lettermen Club Hall of Fame Reception, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Alumni Center
Saturday, Nov. 2 Ragin' One Mile Fun Run, 8 a.m., Alumni Center Ragin' Road Race (5K run/walk), 8 a.m., Alumni Center Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, Alumni Center Homecoming Parade, 10 a.m. to noon, viewing at Alumni Center Red Jackets Reunion, noon, Alumni Center Alumni Association Tailgating Party, 1 p.m., Cajun Field Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns vs. New Mexico State Aggies, 4 p.m., Cajun Field
Photos from 2012 Homecoming festivities
Courtesy of Lauren Sarver