51st Annual Bayou Classic kicks off

A Bayou Classic gala to benefit Grambling students
The Bayou Classic is more than a rivalry match-up between Louisiana’s two largest historically black universities. There is also a financial benefit for students. According to Brandon A. Logan, Grambling Vice President of University Advancement & Innovation,
Bayou Classic weekend kicks off with its annual parade
The sweet sounds of marching bands are a familiar feeling for many Bayou Classic attendees. When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on the line.
Everything you need to know about the 51st Annual Bayou Classic
Bayou Classic is celebrating 51 years of a historical football rivalry between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers.
Bayou Classic kicks off in New Orleans with good times, economic boost: 'Not just a game'
The Bayou Classic is not just a football game. It's a celebration of higher education. It's a family reunion. It's more than a half century of tradition.
51st Annual Bayou Classic brings HBCU rivalry, tradition to New Orleans over Thanksgiving weekend
The Bayou Classic, a marquee event celebrating Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), returns to New Orleans for its 51st year, promising a weekend packed with football, culture, and tradition.
Bayou Classic weekend kicks off with parade through downtown New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — The matchup between Southern University and Grambling State brings thousands of visitors to New Orleans' Superdome every Thanksgiving weekend. When the parade rolls through Downtown, you know the weekend is officially underway. Deborah Batiste attended Thursday's parade to support her grandson who was riding in Grambling's court.
The Bayou Classic celebration kicks off on Thanksgiving: See the parade map
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 24: Members of the Grambling State "World Famed" Band performs at halftime during the Bayou Classic game in 2018. This year's Battle of the Bands will take place on Friday, Nov. 29, the day before the Saturday football game. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Bayou Classic to add economic impact to Thanksgiving weekend in New Orleans
The 51st Annual Bayou Classic – the nation’s largest HBCU football game between Grambling State University and Southern University – kicks off Saturday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m., in the Caesars Superdome. The game combined with the Thanksgiving weekend of activities is projected to have an economic impact and boost for the city of New Orleans.
For the Culture: 51st Bayou Classic in New Orleans on Thanksgiving weekend
While many people are preparing for Thanksgiving, others are getting ready for a big rivalry game, the Bayou Classic.
Gambit's 2024 Bayou Classic Weekend Preview
The 51st Bayou Classic in New Orleans features the game between the Grambling State Tigers and the Southern University Jaguars, the Battle of the Bands, step-shows and more.
51st annual Bayou Classic week kicks off in New Orleans
Local leaders met at the Caesar's Superdome to discuss the final days leading up the this years Bayou Classic. It's the 51st year Southern University and Grambling state University will face off in the dome in front of thousands.
Journey from Southern brings Grambling coaches Eric Dooley and Jason Rollins to shared sideline at Bayou Classic
Dooley and Rollins share a history that goes back decades. Both hailing from Louisiana, they started their coaching careers ...
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Grambling's Mickey Joseph returns home for Bayou Classic, just across river from Marrero roots
Mickey Joseph grew up in Marrero and was a football star at Archbishop Shaw High School. Now he's in his first season as head ...
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Southern University marching band prepares for 51st annual Bayou Classic
They have been putting in the work for their biggest performance of the year, the Bayou Classic. De’Andre Waites is a ...
The Bayou Classic: A Cultural and Social Evolution of HBCU Traditions
With HBCUs being underrepresented in mainstream media, the Bayou Classic is playing an increasingly important role in ...
Local merchandise stores see sales go up as Bayou Classic nears
Shiloh Jolie was spotted outside dance practice with a pal and proved she can rock any hairstyle after debuting a new look.
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How to watch the Bayou Classic
The Bayou Classic is about football, but it's also about the culture around the game, too. Photo: Nick Tre. Smith/Icon ...
For fans across generations, Bayou Classic is a celebration of tradition and shared ties
For more than 50 years, the Bayou Classic has brought together Southern and Grambling fans for a weekend of tradition.
Bayou Classic, Second Harvest Food Bank partners to combat food insecurity
Partners of the 51st annual Bayou Classic have partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to combat food insecurity.