Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns are starting the season in New Orleans! Before the Ragin' Cajuns face Mississippi State at the Superdome, join the Alumni Association on Friday, August 30. Alumni and friends are invited to kick off a weekend in NOLA with a social at Tsunami. Heavy appetizers will be provided, and a cash bar will be available. Preregistered Loyalty Fund members* receive their first beer or glass of wine on the Alumni Association! Deadline to register is Wednesday, August 28. Special thank you to Sean and Michele Ezell, owners of Tsunami and UL Lafayette alumni. If you have any questions about the event, contact the Alumni Association at (337) 482-0900 or alumni@louisiana.edu. *Loyalty Fund members are individuals who have made an annual gift of $50 or more to the UL Lafayette Alumni Association Loyalty Fund. To find out if you are a current Loyalty Fund member, contact the Alumni Association. Schedule of Events Friday, August 30 Friday Night Kickoff Tsunami | 6-8:30 pm Saturday, August 31 Pregame Party Bienville Room, Mercedes-Benz Superdome | 9 am $10 for general public | Free to RCAF members & Loyalty Fund donors Live band, cash bar, and concessions. Enter at Gate A. Louisiana vs. Mississippi State Mercedes-Benz Superdome | 11 am Find Tickets Hotels New Orleans-area hotels with availability for Friday, Aug. 30, and/or Saturday, Aug. 31, include: Wyndham Garden New Orleans AirportAddress: 6401 Veteran Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70003Phone: 504-885-5700 Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans MetairieAddress: 2 Galleria Blvd., Metairie, Louisiana 70001Phone: 504-838-3800 Rate: $109 per room (Ragin' Cajuns Fan Room Black)Holiday Inn Super DomeAddress: 330 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112Phone: 504-581-1600