BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The 51st Annual Bayou Classic has returned yet again. The historic matchup between two Louisiana HBCUs, Southern University and Grambling State University. The Bayou Classic is a rivalry between the two universities dating back to 1974, according to the official website. Many events are held in relation to the Bayou Classic, with the biggest two being the Greek Step Show & Battle of the Bands and the Bayou Classic football game. Each year, the Bayou Classic is held in New Orleans at the Casear's Superdome the weekend following Thanksgiving. This year, events start on Monday, Nov. 25. Beyond the football game, battle of the bands and Greek step show, the Bayou Classic features a welcome press conference, invite-only coaches luncheon and a business showcase. Most of the events are open to the public and may require registration or tickets. Monday, Nov. 25 Bayou Classic Welcome Press Conference When: 10 a.m. Where: Caesars Superdome Thursday, Nov. 28 Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade When: 3 p.m. Where: Throughout Downtown New Orleans Friday, Nov. 29 Bayou Classic Motivational Gameday Ball Run When: Leaves Baton Rouge at 5:30 a.m., arrives at Caesars Superdome at 1-1:30 p.m. Business at Bayou Classic: A Black Small Business Showcase When: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Free and open to the public Bayou Classic Coaches Luncheon When: 12 noon Where: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Invite only Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands and Greek Step Show When: Doors open at 5 p.m. Where: Caesars Superdome Tickets required. Bayou Classic Official Battle of the Bands After Party When: 11 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Nightclub/Generations Hall Tickets required. Grambling University football coach Mickey Joseph reprimanded, fined by SWAC Saturday, Nov. 30 Doc Griggs' "Two Times Around the Dome" Family Fitness Fun Walk When: Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., walk begins at 8 a.m. Where: Caesars Superdome, Plaza Level at Gate C Registration is required. Fourth Annual Special Olympics Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game When: 9 a.m. Where: St. Augustine practice field, 2525 Bruxells St. Bayou Classic Fan Festival When: 9 a.m. to 12 noon Where: Champions Square at the Caesars Superdome Free and open to the public. 51st Annual Bayou Classic Football Game When: 1 p.m. kickoff Where: Caesars Superdome Tickets required. Bayou Classic Celebrity Afterparty When: 10 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Nightclub/Generations Hall Tickets required. Latest News Teri Garr, offbeat comic actor of 'Young Frankenstein' and 'Tootsie,' dies at 79 2 brothers left living a 'nightmare' after crash kills entire family Trump calls Madison Square Garden rally a ‘love fest’ Southern University vs. Alabama A&M in Huntsville: Game time, how to watch 'Drift' game found on social media leads to crash in Central, police say