Laissez les bons temps rouler—let the good times roll! NTCC is bringing the excitement of Mardi Gras to campus with Mardi Gras Madness, a weeklong celebration filled with traditions, fun, and community spirit. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, the festivities will take place March 10-13 during the activity period (12 PM - 1:30 PM) in the Student Union Building (SUB).
Event Highlights:
- Masquerade Monday (March 10) – Get creative with a mask-making station and design your own Mardi Gras mask.
- Tasty Tuesday (March 11) – Enjoy a Cajun-style picnic featuring Louisiana’s most flavorful dishes.
- Wacky Wednesday (March 12) – Celebrate with the crowning of NTCC’s first-ever Mardi Gras King & Queen, a Crazy Sock Contest, and a campus-wide Sock Drive benefiting local shelters.
- Trivial Thursday (March 13) – Test your Mardi Gras knowledge in a fun trivia showdown with exciting prizes.
Plus, students can participate in the King Cake Baby Hunt throughout the week—find the most hidden babies on campus and win a special prize!
“This event is all about embracing culture, tradition, and the joy of community,” said Ja'Quacy Minter, Director of Student Development. “I encourage everyone to join the fun and share in the spirit of Mardi Gras.”
For more details, visit the NTCC Student Activities website. Let’s celebrate together—Mardi Gras style!
