New Orleans (WGNO) – The Bayou Classic is more than a football game. This annual event is one of the country’s greatest college sports rivalries, bringing the fans and alumni of Southern University and Grambling State University to New Orleans each November. A week of events featuring a parade, fan festival and battle of the bands culminates with Saturday’s Bayou Classic football match-up.
Kick-Off Press Conference
PRESENTED BY MCDONALDS
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
10:00am
Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FRENCH MARKET
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Superdome to the French Market
3:30 pm
Career & College Fair
Friday, November 27, 2015
Hyatt Regency Hotel
10:00am – 2:00pm
Coaches Luncheon (Invitation Only)
PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE HYATT REGENCY NEW ORLEANS
Friday, November 27, 2015
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Noon – 2:00pm (Doors open at 11:30 am)
Welcome Reception (Invitation Only)
PRESENTED BY PARISH OF CADDO, SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA
Friday, November 27, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Battle of the Bands & Greek Show
GREEK SHOW
PRESENTED BY SHEEN MAGAZINE
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
PRESENTED BY USMC
Friday, November 27, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
6:00pm – 10:00pm
TrueBLUE Donor Appreciation Gala
Presented by the Southern University System Foundation
Friday, November 27, 2015
Hyatt Regency Hotel – Empire Ballroom
Featured artist: Rachell Ferrell
8:30pm – 12:30 am
For more information, please call (225) 771-3911
Fan Fest
PRESENTED BY COX LOUISIANA
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Champions Square
11:30 am – 3:30 pm
The 42nd Annual Bayou Classic
Southern University Jaguars vs. Grambling State University Tigers
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
4:00 pm CST
Gospel Brunch
Sunday, November 29, 2015
House of Blues
10:00am
