It’s the 50th Annual Bayou Classic Saturday.
Southern and Grambling face off in the Superdome.
Bayou Classic producer and director Dottie Belletto said the golden anniversary matchup is calling alums far and wide to join the celebration.
“So many of our guests are coming in that haven’t been to Bayou Classic for many years. It’s a reunion, a total reunion with so many,” said Belletto.
Pregame events included Business at the Bayou, a Black Small Business Showcase at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans; the traditional Battle of the Bands; and the Step Show at the Dome.
Belletto said things are supersized this year.
“We have included the Battle of the Bands for the high schools... some of our best high school bands,” said Belletto.
The annual step show’s theme this year was “Future,” and Belletto said the fraternities and sororities came up with some clever ways to incorporate the theme into the competition.
Before the game Saturday they’ll also have a family fitness fun walk, a Special Olympics Flag Football game, and a fan festival with a dance party and plenty of music.
Belletto said they are kicking it up a notch for their 50th anniversary.
“We expect it to be even bigger this year, everything is, and lots of surprises along the way. There’s a lot of lighting and a lot of special effects that I think our guests are going to really enjoy.”
The game kicks off at one o' clock.
Southern won the classic last year.
The Jaguars have won 25 games and Grambling has had 24 wins in the series.
Southern will either retain bragging rights of the series or will be evened up tomorrow night.
An estimated 250,000 people are in town for the weekend,
