Family Day

Team Information

• For Family Day, Holy Cross School has a maximum capacity for ten (10) teams to participate in the cook-off. Once the capacity limit has been reached, team registration will close. 
• Teams are required to cook throughout the entire event. The event is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is a rain-or-shine event. 
• The first batch of crawfish must be ready by 11:00 a.m.
• Awards will be announced at 1:00 p.m.
  • Trophies will be awarded for: First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and People's Choice (by ticket).

Team Registration and Requirements

• The cost for a team to participate in the Family Day Crawfish Boil Cook-off is $200 per team. 
• Each team must complete, sign, and return a Release of Liability form before the event. Please submit completed forms to Jennifer Rice at jrice@hcnola.org.
• Teams are limited to five (5) individuals and will receive five (5) event wristbands. Additional wristbands may be purchased in advance or at the event while supplies last.

Holy Cross School Provisions

Holy Cross School will provide the following to teams:

• Serving trays and napkins/paper towels.
• Two (2) tables and five (5) chairs per team. Please note that tablecloths will not be provided.

Team Provisions

• Teams must boil at least two (2) sacks of crawfish.
• Teams must provide all cooking equipment and supplies, including:
  • Boil pot(s), burners, propane/fuel
  • Cooking utensils, spices and seasonings, and tools
  • Gloves
• Any additional ingredients desired, including but not limited to vegetables (corn, potatoes, mushrooms, etc.), sausage, and other proteins.
• Tents and any additional tables or seating needed.
• Additional crawfish to boil. Holy Cross School will have additional crawfish available for purchase from an on-site vendor the day of the event. 
• Teams must provide and have on hand a fire extinguisher for their cooking area.

Safety and Cleanliness

• Each team is responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe boiling and serving area.
• Teams must provide a fire extinguisher for their cooking area. 
• Propane and fuel tanks must be in good working condition and compliant with all federal and state safety regulations. 
• Teams may bring beverages for personal consumption only. Beverages may not be sold or distributed to the public by individual teams.
• Cleanup is mandatory.
  • Teams must fully clean their area after the cook-off concludes.
  • No items may be left behind.
  • Breakdown may not begin until the event has officially ended.
• Teams must remain on-site until their designated space is completely clean. 

Pre-registration is currently open for all-you-can-eat crawfish and the Holy Cross School Tuition Credit Drawing.

Tuition Credit Drawing Details:

• All Holy Cross School students who pre-register will be entered into the tuition credit drawing for a chance to win one of three $1,000 tuition credits for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Registration for the Tuition Credit Drawing is open from now until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026. 
• The first 100 registrants will also receive a prize pack of Holy Cross School merchandise. 
• A total of $3,000 (3 - $1,000) in tuition credits will be awarded to three (3), eligible Holy Cross School families. 
• Entrants must be present for the drawing, scheduled for approximately 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
• One family will be selected from each group to receive one of the $1,000 tuition credits awards:
  • One (1) eligible family in grades 8–11
  • One (1) eligible family in grades 5–7
  • One (1) eligible family in grades Pre-K–4
• Credit will be applied to the 2026–2027 school year tuition and cannot be transferred.
• One drawing entry per Holy Cross School student, based on pre-registration.

Holy Cross School welcomes vendor and community partners to join us for Family Day. Please register your organization using the form below.

Information:

• The cost for vendor participation is $50.00.
• Participating vendors must be set up no later than 9:00 a.m. (Mass will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.)
• This is a rain-or-shine event. 
• Participating vendors must be prepared to bring their own tent if necessary.
• If a vendor is planning to sell Holy Cross School-branded merchandise, they will need to obtain approval from the Family Day Committee at least one (1) week before the event. Branded merchandise includes, but is not limited to, beaded bag straps, earrings, shirts, hats, etc. Holy Cross School retains the right to deny the sale of branded merchandise.

Holy Cross School Provisions

Holy Cross School will provide the following to registered vendors:

• Participating vendors will be provided one (1) table and two (2) chairs for the duration of the event.

We look forward to working with our volunteers to make this Family Day event a success! The volunteer sign-up is forthcoming. Please check back soon as more details become available. 

Family Day will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Spend the day with us and enjoy the following:

• 10:00 a.m. - Mass in the Student Center
• 11:00 a.m. - Crawfish Cook-off begins 
• Performances by local Catholic schools
• Performances by the HC Stompers and the Holy Cross Tiger Band
• Announcements of Holy Cross Spring Sports
• Inflatables for all ages
• A Flag Football Tournament with Senior Dads and Sons
• A Cake Walk hosted by the Holy Cross Lady Tigers
• Bingo in The Huddle
• 1:00 p.m. - Tuition Credit Drawing
• 1:00 p.m. - After the Tuition Drawing announcement, performance by Holy Cross Alumni, Few Blue Band