PreGame 2011 New Orleans Bowl - Walking To New Orleans

[gatadotcom]

Here's a list of next weekend's events that may be of interest to Ragin' Cajuns fans in New Orleans.


"Bird's Eye View" Radio Show Live Broadcast
Thursday, December 15, 3 - 6:00 p.m. Walk-Ons Bistreaux, 1009 Poydras Street


Mark Hudspeth Radio Show Live Broadcast
Thursday, December 15, 7 - 8:00 p.m. Walk-Ons Bistreaux, 1009 Poydras Street


Paint the Quarter Red, sponsored by IBERIA BANK
Thursday, December 15, 8:45 p.m. "The Pride of Acadiana" marching band will lead fans from the Ragin' Cajuns team hotel (Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal Street) to Bourbon Street in Second Line fashion. Parade begins at the Marriott at 8:45.


R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Luncheon
Friday, December 16, Noon. Marriott Hotel (555 Canal Street) Each school's band and cheerleaders will lead their teams in as this luncheon honors the participating student-athletes in the 2011 New Orleans Bowl. Attending this event will be players, coaches, athletic directors, alumni and other guests. This is a sit-down plated luncheon. Dress is business-casual. Please purchase tickets ($45 each) online in advance.


Ragin' Cajuns Fan Fest, sponsored by HOMEBANK
Friday, December 16, 3 - 5:00 p.m. This reception at the Marriott Hotel will be open to all Ragin' Cajuns fans with live music provided by "Jamie Bergeron and the Kickin' Cajuns". Complimentary drinks will be served.


"Bird's Eye View" Radio Show Live Broadcast
Friday, December 16, 3 - 6:00 p.m. Walk-Ons Bistreaux, 1009 Poydras Street


New Orleans Bowl Free For All / Second Line
Friday, December 16, 5:15 - 8:30 p.m. It's a New Orleans street party. Ragin' Cajuns fans will second line with a New Orleans jazz band from the Marriott Hotel to Spanish Plaza. This event is free for fans complete with live music from "Rebirth" and "Givers", plus great food.


Race Against Crime Presents "Dashing Through the Dome"
Saturday, December 17, Time: TBA, Mercedes-Benz Superdome. This 5k run will start in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and will finish on the 50 yard line. Check www.NewOrleansBowl.org for more information and start time.


RCAF Tailgate Party
Saturday, December 17, 2:30 - 6:00 p.m. All Ragin' Cajuns fans are invited to a pregame Tailgate Party in the St. Charles Room (Northwest Quadrant) at the Superdome. Live music will be provided by "Nik L Beer". Admission is free to all RCAF 2011 Annual Fund donors (must show 2011 membership card). $10.00 for all others. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.


Ragin' Cajun Alumni Pre Game Bash
Saturday, December 17, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. sponsored by Cox Communications, Gauthiers' Oilfield Rental, Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen and Republic National Distributing Company. Please join us at CLUB 44 in Champions Square as we celebrate our trip to the New Orleans Bowl. All Ragin' Cajuns alums are welcomed to drop by between 4-7 p.m. Food and drink will be available in the CLUB 44/Champions Square area for purchase.


R & L Carriers New Orleans Bowl Tailgate Party at Champions Square
Saturday, December 17, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Come enjoy live music provided by "Band Camp" outside the Louisiana Superdome. Get ready for the big game with great entertainment, food and beverage. Gather your fans for the pre-game festivities.


2011 R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Saturday December 17, Mercedes-Benz Superdome Gates open 6:30 p.m., Kickoff 8:00 p.m.

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[CajunMarineBBK]

Why not just meet in Champion Square before the game very nice area right outside the dome.

[DrngdKjn]

Most of us r rcaf members why don't we meet at that party?

[DieHard1280]

Most of us r rcaf members why don't we meet at that party?

My thought as well. Of course not all RCAFers are Turbine disciples.

Are there going to be people there to sign up new members? (RCAF members that is)

[CajunJack55]

A lot of good information in the Advertiser this morning. Great job guys!

Does anyone know if I could buy prints of the illustration on the cover?

[Just1More]

I think the Sunbelt officials are officiating the SEC West/National Championship game........................
................ I almost fell off my bar stool laughing as I wrote that.

[RCAJUN90]

I'm thinking about eating and hanging out at the new Walk On which isn't far from the Dome.

[Hammer58]

My thought as well. Of course not all RCAFers are RP disciples.

Are there going to be people there to sign up new members? (RCAF members that is)

Conversely not all Turbine disciples are RCAF members.

I don't know that there will be any one place to stop. Our group hasn't made plans yet but my vote will be to make it like a Pub Crawl and hit every spot finishing up at the Alumni Party at the Dome.

[Zeebart21]

Conversely not all RP disciples are RCAF members.

I don't know that there will be any one place to stop. Our group hasn't made plans yet but my vote will be to make it like a Pub Crawl and hit every spot finishing up at the Alumni Party at the Dome.

There may definitely be some crawling, fer sure...

Z

ps dangit, there i go again not adding anything of substantial value to the conversation...someone apologize to the dbag Cajunwave for me...thanks..

[NuForce]

Got a call last night just went to pick them up section 347 in the end zone certainly not behind the team. Crappy tickets
PS The girl working the window really wanted to be there, yea right lol

Those 300 end zone tickets are awesome. I have a saints season ticket in 346 and won't move to any other part of the Dome.

Hate to brake it to you two but, sections 346 through 304 are super crappy seats because you can't judge distance. It's nearly impossible to tell the difference between a 2 yard and 20 yard run. I'm unfortunately in section 348 which is right between the goal post. I've sat in these sections several times for Saints games. The last time I was stuck in that section for a Saints game I found myself watching the game from one of the concession stands. At half time I left and finished watching the game in a French Quarters bar.
The Superdome has more than twice the seating capacity of Cajun Field. Even the lower sections of the Superdome that we will be occupying will seat more than Cajun Field. The problem I have with all of this is I'm a season ticket holder and my tickets are right on the 30 yard line at Cajun Field. My expectation were that my seats for this game would be similar to what I have at Cajun Field.

Who got the tickets behind the team? Why are season ticket holders place in the end zone? None of this makes sense to me.

Does anyone know if there is a way to upgrade your seats other than buying them from a scalper?

Very Disappointed,
Nu

[CajunDreDog]

You might want to check with the AD to make sure of the route they will take.

I've emailed Scott to check with him. I asked him two questions.

1. Is the team traveling through BR? And why I want to know, and what I was trying to organize.
2. Was my idea ok with him?

We'll see what he says.

[TuffGuy84]

I think the Sunbelt officials are officiating the SEC West/National Championship game........................
................ I almost fell off my bar stool laughing as I wrote that.

Give em a chance and I bet they call a roughing the passer penalty on a kickoff.