The Krewe of Roux at the University of ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥ at Lafayette is getting into the Mardi Gras spirit with several activities this week including the first parade of the season. This year's grand marshals will be ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥'s Ragin' Cajuns Softball team and Coach Stefni Lotief.
The Krewe, in its 27th year, will host its annual festivities including:
• King and Queen coronation including the presentation of the court and the King Cake give-a-way on Jan. 28 at 11:45 a.m. at the Student Union lobby.
• Krewe of Roux parade on Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. The parade route will start at the intersection of East Lewis Street on campus and Johnston Street. It will end at the Cajundome. Line up is at 3 p.m. Later that evening at 7:05 p.m., ÃÞ»¨ÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s Ragin’ Cajun Men’s Basketball team will take on Middle Tennessee State University at the Cajundome.
For more information about Krewe of Roux activities or to participate in the parade, call 482-6939.