Blazer Mardi Gras Madness Schedule 2023! 


Wednesday, October 11th
Sheet Signs must be hung, and Department Decorating must be completed……………….12:00PM
Thursday, October 12th
Homecoming Registration Form Closes 11:59pm on Blazerlink
Friday, October 13th
Mandatory Homecoming Meeting for Team Captains............................... 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
This is a required meeting for all participating teams. There only needs to be one representative per team.
Location: Student Union Meeting Room 3 & 4
Sunday, October 15th
Midnight Madness....................................................................................... 11:00PM – 1:00AM
This midnight event will be a countdown to the start of the Sidewalk Chalk Contest. Come enjoy snacks, music and friends!
Location: Palms Quad
Monday, October 16th
Sheet Sign & Union Window Judging................................................................................. 1:00 PM
Fan Fest!......................................................................................................... 11:00AM- 1:00PM
Meet us on Converse Square for free food, Blazer Spirit, and more as we celebrate the beginning of Homecoming!
Location: Converse Square
Tuesday, October 17th
1st Round of Voting for King & Queen........................................................ 1:00 AM-11:59 PM
The voting will be taking place on BlazerLink. The winners from each category (Flame, Bonfire, and Inferno) will be announced at the Pep Rally!
Location: Blazerlink
Voting for Class Prince & Princesses............................................................ 1:00 AM-11:59 PM
The voting will be taking place on Blazerlink. The Prince and Princess with the most votes from each class will be crowned at the Pep Rally!
Location: Blazerlink
Fat Tuesday.................................................................................................... 6:00 PM- 9:00 PMCome out to the Student Union for a TON of fun events! Enjoy various events throughout the building. Watch as the Union is transformed into the French Quarter and enjoy the tastes and sounds of Mardi Gras.
Location: Student Union
Wednesday, October 18th
Aux Cord Wars................................................................................................ 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Should we hand you the Aux Cord? Put your playlist to the test at this awesome event! DJs will shout out a scenario and the first team to bring up the best song for that scenario wins! Surprise celebrity guest appearance!
Location: Student Union
Thursday, October 19th
2nd Round of Voting............................................................................................. 1:00 AM-11:59 PM
The voting will be taking place on Blazerlink. The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced at half-time during the football game on Saturday.
Location: Blazerlink
Blazer Night of Neons: Pep Rally & After Party........................................ 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Check out this Neon Pep Rally and After Party in the Plex! Meet the athletic teams, get     fired up for the game Saturday, and stick around for a DJ and glow in the dark after party. Class Prince & Princesses and king and queen winners from each category will be crowned.
Location: The Plex
Friday, October 20th
Parade Float Decorating............................................................................... 2:00PM - 4:00 PMGrab your team and meet us in the Oak Street Parking lot to decorate your parade float!    We’ll have décor, supplies, and everything you need to get parade ready.
Location: Oak Street Parking Lot
Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament .....................................................................................................8:00 am
Location: Kinderlou Forest Golf Club 
Click Here for registration & sponsorship opportunities 
Distinguished Alumni Dinner........................................................... 6:00 pm cocktails/7:00 pm dinner
Location:VSU Student Union Ballroom
Click here for registration 
Saturday October 21st
Parade......................................................................................................................... 11:00 AM
Location: Football Stadium Block
BlazerGate................................................................................................................... 12:00 PM
Location: Tailgate Lot (Next to the University Center)
 
President's Tailgate ......................................................12:30 pm-2:30 pm
Location: VSU Alumni House Click here for registration
Valdosta State Blazers Football v. Shorter University.......................................... 3:00 PM
Location: Bazemore-Hyder Stadium
The 32nd Annual Homecoming Step Show hosted by the Mu Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc .............................................................................................. Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Join the Mu Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha for the Annual Homecoming Step Show! Featuring VSU Greek Organizations and visiting Greek chapters from other campuses.
Location: The Plex
Band Party at VSU Alumni House..................................................Immediately after the football game!
Live music from Deep Blues: C, cash bar for 21+. No registration is necessary.


For more information on any of the Student events, please contact Student Life: (229) 333-5674 or homecoming@valdosta.edu 


For more information on any of the Alumni events, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations: (229) 333-5797 or alumni@valdosta.edu or visit https://www.valdostastate.org/events/welcome.php