Oozeball, champagne bingo, golf, a parade, pep rally and fireworks, reunions, a step show, wine and food tasting, a high school preview day and tailgating—there’s something for everyone Oct. 10-17 as McNeese State University celebrates Homecoming 2009.

This year's homecoming theme is “70 Years of Saddlin’ Up.” The parade is scheduled to roll down Ryan Street at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, with the pep rally inside Cowboy Stadium followed by a fireworks display sponsored by the McNeese Alumni Association.

The McNeese Cowboys are playing the Northwestern State Demons at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, in Cowboy Stadium. The 2009 Homecoming Court will be introduced during halftime ceremonies. This year McNeese has a first—two kings and two queens due to election rules on a tie vote.

Events are sponsored by the Student Union Board (475-5644), Student Government Association (475-5605) and the McNeese Alumni Association (475-5232).

Homecoming activities include:

Saturday, Oct. 10
Annual Ladies Champagne Bingo/Alumni Association

Sunday, Oct. 11
Bowling Half-Nighter/SUB
9 p.m.-midnight—Petro Bowl
Free bowling for McNeese students with an ID

Monday, Oct. 12
Campus Door Decorating Contest/SUB

MSU Fun Day/SUB
10 a.m.-2 p.m.—in Quad       

Tuesday, Oct. 13
Drive-In Movie
6 p.m.—Cowboy Stadium/Parking Lot A

Alumni Past Presidents' Reception at McNeese President's Home/Alumni Association

Wednesday, Oct. 14
Annual Oozeball Tournament/Water Relays/SUB
10 a.m.—in the Quad

Thursday, Oct. 15
Homecoming Parade, Pep Rally and Fireworks
7 p.m. - Ryan Street to Cowboy Stadium parking lot
Pep rally in Cowboy Stadium; fireworks display to follow

Friday, Oct. 16
Alumni and Friends Homecoming Golf Tournament
Four-man scramble at Mallard Cove Golf Course
Contact Alumni Center—475-5232

Step Show/SUB
6 p.m.—Doors open at F.G. Bulber Auditorium; show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door

Saturday, Oct. 17
Cowboy Q&A Day for high school juniors and seniors
1:30-4:30 p.m.—Bulber Auditorium and the Quad
Sponsored by the McNeese Admissions and Recruiting Office

Rouge et Blanc
2-6 p.m.—1911 Cultural Center & Calcasieu Parish Courthouse
Wine and food tasting event sponsored in part by MSU Foundation

Kappa Sigma dedication
2 p.m.—Kappa Sigma House
Recognition of three members who died while serving in the military

Alumni Pre-Game Party
4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Grove
           
McNeese Cowboys vs. Northwestern State Demons
7 p.m. -- Cowboy Stadium

Halftime presentation of 2009 Homecoming Court