Family Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Parents, Students, Alumni, Parents of Alumni, Holy Cross Educators, and their families and friends are invited to celebrate 60 years of Family Day!
In the Spring of 1966, the DiGrado and McCarthy families hosted what has become a memorable annual event for our community. The day will begin with Mass at 10:00 a.m. in the Student Center Arena, followed by a special honoring of the families that created this highly anticipated tradition, and continue with a crawfish cook-off and performances by your HC Stompers, Holy Cross Band, Cheerleaders, and students from area schools. We will also have area vendors, music, games, and so much more!
Wristbands are available for purchase and are ONLY required for access to the all-you-can-eat Crawfish Cook-off, where teams will be competing for top placement and the People's Choice Award. Additional food and beverages will be available in the Huddle at no additional cost. Beer will be available for purchase. We encourage families to pack a picnic-style lunch, their chairs/blankets, and come enjoy the day on Paris Avenue!
Family Day Information and Registration
- Crawfish Wristband and Tuition Drawing Registration
- Crawfish Boil Teams
- Vendor Information and Registration
- Volunteer Sign-up
- Event Activities
- Preorder Family Day T-shirts
- Family Day History
Crawfish Wristband and Tuition Drawing Registration
Crawfish Boil Teams
Vendor Information and Registration
Volunteer Sign-up
Event Activities
Preorder Family Day T-shirts
Family Day History
Proceeds from our 2025 raffle supported the 2026 Family Day event and the Tiger Fund. Thank you to all who have contributed to making this year's event a success.
If you have any questions about Family Day, please email our Event Chair, Jennifer Rice at jrice@hcnola.org.

