The 2025 Homecoming week for the University of Louisiana at Lafayette began on Sunday, Oct. 12 and will end on Saturday, Oct. 18. The 2025 Homecoming theme is Cajun Country.
The University, University Program Center (UPC) and Alumni Association will come together, as always, to hold events throughout the week.
University Traditions board member and sophomore Justice Robinson says UPC “hopes that all students truly enjoy homecoming and the homecoming events that we put on this year, and hope it encourages them to continue to come to the events and build the school spirit.”
The first of the student events, on Oct. 12, is the Paint Your Pride Window Painting. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., student organizations will get to show off their artistic capabilities on the windows of the Student Union.
On Oct. 13, the UPC is hosting the Homecoming Kick-Off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Student Union Porch. From 4-7 p.m., the Alumni Association is hosting a Food Truck Round-Up, classic car show and pumpkin patch at Park De Oaks Food Truck Park. That night, the Blackham Coliseum houses the Homecoming Fashion Show from 7-9 p.m.
On Oct. 14, local Lafayette businesses will participate in Paint the Town Red from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, from 5-10 p.m., Movie Night is in Bayou Bijou at the Student Union, where the film Sinners by director Ryan Coogler can be viewed.
On Oct. 15, local Lafayette schools will also decorate and compete for Paint the Town Red from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On campus from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the UPC is directing Wear Red, Get Fed, along with a Campus Cupboard Donation Drive. The always-entertaining Cajuns Got Talent event takes place that night from 6-8 p.m.
The crescendo of Homecoming Week begins on Oct. 16, where the Yell like Hell Pep Rally will be in the Blackham Coliseum from 7-9 p.m. On Oct. 17, there are four events, which will be rounded out by the homecoming football game against Southern Mississippi University.
From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Angelle Hall, the Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter celebrates their 33rd Sweet Sounds of Sharing event. From 2-5 p.m., the California Ragin’ Cajun Club will be hosting Bayou Bonanza: Homecoming Edition at the Ragin’ Cajun Cafe. Both the homecoming Parade and Alumni Tailgate will begin at 12 p.m.
The 2025 homecoming court is led by queen Ava Welborn, a senior in hospitality management, and king Sean Myers, a senior in strategic communication, both of whom are well known for their outstanding presence in Greek life.
The other members of the court are Camilie Brown, Brenden Daigle, Tabitha Detiller, Avery-Grace Hebert, Eliana Manuel, Zackari Rodgers, Avery Toups and Christian Steward.
On the topic of his nomination, Steward explained his excitement, joy and pride over the distinction. “It is truly an honor to be selected for this year’s 2025 Homecoming Court. This is an opportunity to represent the university at the highest level and express my Ragin’ Cajun spirit. This is not just a title; it’s about celebrating the university that has done so much for me.”
Amy Armstrong, CEO of the Alumni Association, helps stress the importance of what the homecoming court means to our university. “The Homecoming Court is the cream of the crop. They are student leaders who are serving the university, serving the university community, and for alumni, that’s important to us… we are very proud of them.”
Information regarding all Homecoming 2025 events, both student and alumni, can be found on the University’s website.