Parents and Family Weekend - McNeese State University

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Parents and Family Weekend

Parents and Family Weekend 2025

Experience Campus Life

McNeese invites parents and family members of current students to experience campus life by participating in Parents and Family Weekend. Enjoy a weekend of fun and excitement, culminating with a Saturday night football game in Cowboy Stadium. The program is coordinated by Student Engagement and Leadership. For questions, contact 337-475-5613 or email studentlife@mcneese.edu.

Registration Package Details:

The registration package costs $50 per person and includes the following*:

Parents and Family Weekend T-Shirt
Access to the McNeese Athletics Cowboy Block Party (9/12 – 6:00 pm)
Access and Food at Student Tailgate Experience (9/13 – 2:00 pm)
Ticket to McNeese Football vs Alcorn State (9/13 – 6:00 pm)

* reduced rate for children ages 12 and younger

Registration for Parents and Family Weekend items closes on September 11.

Register for Parent and Family Weekend

Parents and Family Weekend T-Shirt

Black T-shirt featuring a sports theme with 'Once a Cowboy, Always Family' message and a football player graphic.

Get the exclusive Parents and Family Weekend T-shirt with your package purchase.
T-shirts are also available for individual purchase outside the package.

Purchase T-shirt only

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McNeese Athletics Cowboy Block Party
(Friday, September 12, 6pm)

Bring your lawn chair to enjoy live music, food trucks, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere in the Alumni Grove.

Outdoor concert at night with colorful lighting and a large crowd watching band on stage.

Student Tailgate Experience
(Saturday, September 13, 2pm – 5pm)

Join the McNeese student body in their exclusive tailgate area on the Northeast lawn of the Legacy Center.
Visit the Student Life tent for food provided for Parents and Family Weekend attendees.
Registered families can also reserve a tailgate spot in the student tailgating lot at no charge (size parameters apply)

There is nothing like a football game in Cowboy Stadium on a Saturday night. Join the McNeese and Southwest Louisiana communities to cheer the Pokes to victory against Weber State.

Aerial view of McNeese Cowboys football stadium at night, brightly lit with a full crowd during a game.

Overnight Accommodations

Preferred Hotel Stays

Candlewood Suites Lake Charles South
2 mi away from McNeese State University (4.0 Stars Google)

Home2 Suites by Hilton Lake Charles
1.8 mi away from McNeese State University (4.3 Stars Google)

Staybridge Suites – Lake Charles
2 mi away from McNeese State University (4.4 Stars Google)

Wingate by Wyndham – Lake Charles
2.4 mi away from McNeese State University (4.2 Stars Google)

Wyndham Lake Charles
2.7 miles from McNeese State University (4.0 Stars Google)

Need More Information?

For questions or additional information, contact the Student Engagement and Leadership at 337-475-5613 or email studentlife@mcneese.edu.

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