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OCCUP and the Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Present MASQUERADE Weekend
Event Brief:
OCCUP and the Mu Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. invite you to save the date for an epic weekend celebration!
We are taking over March 2026 with back-to-back events:
🗓 FRIDAY, MARCH 6th 🦪 The Oyster Roast
📍 Location: Arabian Temple #139 – Kick off the weekend with good food and great company.
🗓 SATURDAY, MARCH 7th 🎭 MasQUErade: The Cabaret Edition
📍 Location: Trinity Hall – Bring your masks and your elegance for the main event.
Get your outfits ready now. This is a weekend you won’t want to miss! 💜💛
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