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  • Scarlet Carnivale: Welcome Week Kickoff

Scarlet Carnivale: Welcome Week Kickoff

Date & Time

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Category

Campus Life

Carnivale

Join us directly after Convocation for Scarlet Carnivale, a night of inflatables, rides, carnival games, and prizes galore! Come hungry—there’ll be plenty of delicious food and treats. Plus, a live DJ will keep the energy up with music all night long. Don’t miss it!