BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- Officials in New Orleans talked about this year's Bayou Classic on Monday morning. Football fans will be in the city this week for the 51st Bayou Classic. Events in New Orleans start Thursday, Nov. 28 leading up to the Saturday HBCU football matchup between the Grambling State University Tigers and Southern University Jaguars. Mayor LaToya Cantrell, city representatives and Southern University and Grambling State officials gave an update at the Caesars Superdome. "I am so grateful for the city of New Orleans once again, not only hosting the 51st Bayou Classic but continuing to show up as a world-class city so that all of us can be proud and, of course, the state of Louisiana as well. We are stronger together," said Cantrell. Visitors are encouraged to shop and eat at local businesses and restaurants. The Bayou Classic is estimated to make an economic impact of over $50 million. The Superdome recently underwent a $560 million renovation. Evan Holmes, general manager of Caesars Superdome, said the facility is ready to go for events and the game. "Right now, we're in the middle of a big communication upgrade, so hopefully your uploads to your socials will go up really quickly," he said. Special events this week include the Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade, Battle of the Bands and Greek Show and a fan festival. Bayou Classic in New Orleans 2024: What to know about events, tickets The Saturday football game will kick off at 1 p.m. in the Caesars Superdome. Tickets are still on sale for the game and the Battle of the Bands and Greek Show. Click here to buy tickets. "Both teams will play until the end, I'll tell you that. Both teams will fight until the end," said Southern football head coach Terrence Graves. Southern fans will be seated on the west side near sections 129-156 while Grambling fans will be seated on the east side near sections 101-128. Latest News LSU vs. Oklahoma: Game time, how to watch Bird flu detected in raw milk from California, state officials warn 'Seinfeld' star has lost 110 pounds since height of show, but says there's a downside New Orleans mayor, officials talk about Bayou Classic football game, events Want to get in a run before Thanksgiving dinner? Check out the Baton Rouge Turkey Trot