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 Çàɬֱ²¥ on Tuesday.
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 Sports Radio ESPN 1420 show on the second floor of the New Orleans Marriott, 555 Canal St., from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Dec 17-19. Fans are welcome to attend.
A series of events for Çàɬֱ²¥ 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 St.
The Pride of Acadiana Marching Band will lead Çàɬֱ²¥ along Bourbon Street in second line fashion. Fans are encouraged to bring Mardi Gras beads to throw while walking the parade route. Some beads will be provided by the Çàɬֱ²¥ 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 St.
This reception in the Grand Ballroom will be open to all Ragin’ Cajuns Çàɬֱ²¥, with live music provided by Geno Delafose and French Rockin’ Boogie. A cash bar will be available. A graduation ceremony 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.
Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive
There will be 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 beverages.
2014 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Saturday, Dec. 20
Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
Kickoff is at 10 a.m.
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns face the Nevada Wolf Pack.
Visit Bowl Central at to purchase tickets and see more information leading up to the game.