NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Ahead of the 51st Annual Bayou Classic, the City of New Orleans has released a schedule of events leading up to the big match off. During the week of Thanksgiving, family, friends and alumni of Southern University and A&M College and Grambling State University will head to the Big Easy to represent their Historically Black College or University. 6 Ward Steppers to honor late WWL anchor with second line City officials say the Bayou Classic is a time to not only watch "one of America’s greatest college sports rivalries" but to celebrate football, families and HBCU traditions. Schedule of events Monday, Nov. 25 Bayou Classic Welcome Press Conference 10 a.m. Caesars Superdome Thursday, Nov. 28 — Thanksgiving Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade 3 p.m. Throughout Downtown New Orleans Friday, Nov. 29 Business at Bayou Classic: A Black Small Business Showcase. Presented in partnership with the LA Chamber of Commerce 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hyatt Regency New Orleans Free and open to the public Bayou Classic Coaches Luncheon 12 p.m. Hyatt Regency New Orleans Initiation-only event. Bayou Classic Motivational Gameday Ball Run Depart Baton Rouge: 5:30 a.m. Arrive in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome: 1-1:30 p.m. Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands and Greek Show featuring the 3rd Annual Bayou Classic Invitational High School Battle of the Bands Bayou Classic Greek Show Presented by Sprite Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Caesars Superdome Ticket required for entry, Clear bag policy for entrance Bayou Classic Official Battle of the Bands After Party 11:00 pm Metropolitan Nightclub (Generations Hall) Ticket required for entry Saturday, Nov. 30 Doc Greggs “Two Times Around the Dome” Family Fitness Fun Walk Registration at 7:30 a.m. Walk starts at 8:00 a.m. Caesars Superdome, Plaza Level at Gate C Registration required for entry Fourth Annual Special Olympics Unified Rivalry Flag Football Game Presented by Special Olympics Louisiana 9:00 a.m. St. Augustine Practice Field (2525 Bruxells Street) Bayou Classic Fan Festival The “Embrace the Culture” Stage is presented by The City of New Orleans, Office of Cultural Economy and the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Champions Square at the Caesars Superdome Free and open to the public, Clear bag policy for entrance. The 51st Annual Bayou Classic, Presented by Procter & Gamble Doors open at 11 a.m. Kick-off at 1:00 pm Caesars Superdome Ticket required for entry. Clear bag policy for entrance. The 51st Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show Presented by The Coca-Cola Company Bayou Classic Official Celebrity After Party 10:00 p.m. Metropolitan Nightclub (Generations Hall) Ticket required for entry Event organizers say tickets are still available but the amount is limited. They are also reminding fans that Southern is on the home side this year and Grambling is on the visitor's side. Swifties express gratitude for the Eras Tour in New Orleans Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Libertarian candidate emerges as wild card in key swing states Taylor Swift thanks New Orleans for giant friendship bracelet hanging on Superdome 17-year-old arrested, accused in Kenner sex crimes investigation George W. Bush's daughter Barbara backs Harris, campaigns in Pennsylvania USPS recommends mail-in ballots be sent by Tuesday to make it for Election Day