McNeese Homecoming Week

McNeese State University’s 2024 homecoming week kicked off on Sunday, October 27th, and the celebration continues until the football game on Saturday, November 2nd. “Pokes on the Bayou” is this year's theme and all students, alumni and Cowboy fans are invited to attend festivities throughout the week. On Sunday, Oct. 27, the “Bayou Bounce” took place at Urban Air Adventure Park, all attractions, including a ropes course and arcade, were free for students. Here's what the rest of the week will look like:

• Monday, October 28 - “Movie on the Bayou” from 6:30-9 pm in the McNeese Quad, there will be a showing of “The Princess and the Frog."  

• Tuesday, October 29 - The homecoming parade will roll down Ryan Street at 7 pm. After, come out to cheer on the Cowboys at the pep rally in Cowboy Stadium. The Grand Marshal of the parade is Christy Papania-Jones, the founder and executive director of St. Nicholas Center for Children. Be on the lookout for Chuck the TV Truck!

• Wednesday, October 30 - The muddy, competitive tradition, the Oozeball tournament, returns from 3-7 pm on Frasch Hall’s front lawn. Students can register a team to participate.  

• Thursday, October 31 - Students can have a parking ticket under $25 forgiven for Amnesty Day. The Student Government Association sponsors this event which will take place in the New Ranch, Hardtner Hall and the field house. 

• Also on Thursday, a Halloween headphone disco and costume contest will be held from 5-8 pm in the Recreation Complex.  

• Friday, November 1 - All are invited to the NPHC Stroll Off in the Recreation Complex at 5 pm. Admission is $7 for the public, $2 for students and $5 for Greeks.  

• Also on Friday, the Cowboy Block Party featuring a free Rusty Metoyer concert will kick off at 7 pm in the Alumni Pavilion. 

• Saturday, November 2 - The student tailgate will start at 3 pm in the Legacy Lot. At 7 pm the Cowboys will face off against Texas A&M – Commerce in Cowboy Stadium.