Mardi Gras at Cajun Field

[lafman1]

You’re trying to change the conversation.

No one should tell Mardi Gras to go somewhere else. What they should tell them is that Cajun Field rental price is going up. Way up.

Mardi Gras will pay it. The end.

Uh nooo. I’m replying to your comment

[lafman1]

I believe it was initially free under Nelson and the fossil. Then Walker had them pay something small, not sure what it was. Once the RCAF parking lot designations came online, we offered to move them to the other side of Cajun Field but they refused, so they got the boot. That’s how I remember at least.

Nothing says money grab more than asking the optimist club to pay for usage of an empty parking lot during Christmas time.

[olschoolballboy]

So what location or locations are you suggesting they move Mardi Gras, the RV Show, Cajun Heartland State Fair and Tailgating to?

RV Show has moved to Evangeline Downs

[CajunStros]

Nothing says money grab more than asking the optimist club to pay for usage of an empty parking lot during Christmas time.

They usually would start to set up and move their stuff in around the beginning of November. Games are still being played and the space around CF on Saturday’s is at a premium. Like it said, to give it away for free is idiotic.

[lafman1]

They usually would start to set up and move their stuff in around the beginning of November. Games are still being played and the space around CF on Saturday’s is at a premium. Like it said, to give it away for free is idiotic.

Did the university charge a fee for the blood bank?

[CajunStros]

The only one I know of is the one they would park in front of the library. I don’t recall one being at CF durning football season, let alone a home game.

[KajunKrazy]

If that is the case, then why don’t they do it?

I would imagine it is to keep good relations with the community and the people who belong to the krewes. Not to ruffle any feathers as they say. Everyone of those float riders from Rio the week before Mardi Gras to the independent parade, the last one on Mardi Gras day, are a potential customer and they don’t want to P____s them off and have them bad mouthing the school. Even though 80 to 90% probably spend their money in BR on Saturday’s in the fall.

[lafman1]

RV Show has moved to Evangeline Downs

Go figure.

[KajunKrazy]

Nothing says money grab more than asking the optimist club to pay for usage of an empty parking lot during Christmas time.

The optimist club was often set up during the last game or 2 of the football season. You know the actual reason the parking lot was built in the first place.

[lafman1]

The optimist club was often set up during the last game or 2 of the football season. You know the actual reason the parking lot was built in the first place.

Uh. And the reported 50 X 50 area was taking up so much area that it hindered parking on Sunday through Friday.

[Turbine]

Those are your words. Not mine. But since you seem to have a bone to pick, I’ll play along. Sure.
They could decide to bring their business somewhere else.

Right, your words are "not being used"

Well the rest of the year doesn't matter, the fact is on the dates needed when need it is very much being used.

An empty lot the very next week does not cheapen the value the week it is needed.

Instead of trying to maximize profits from non profiting sports fans, they should maximize profits form those who profit.

[CajunStros]

Uh. And the reported 50 X 50 area was taking up so much area that it hindered parking on Sunday through Friday.

Are you suggesting they move the Christmas trees, equipment, etc just for Saturday and then bring them all back for each remaining home game? Come on man.