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2022 bayou classic events

welcome Press Conference

Presented by the downtown development district

  • Monday, November 21
  • 10:00 am
  • Caesars Superdome

Business at bayou classic

A Black Business Showcase in partnership with the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Networking * Technical Assistance * Business Marketplace

Business at Bayou is a business expo that showcases nonprofit, corporate, and local businesses. Students, Alumni, and Visitors are invited to stop by the Business at Bayou to purchase items from small black businesses and learn more about networking opportunities.

  • Friday, November 25
  • 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Hyatt regency new orleans: Empire Ballroom Foyer
  • free and open to the public

NBCU Academy

Presented by NBC SPORTS

NBCU Academy will be conducting a seminar during the Bayou Classic with select students from Xavier University of Louisiana, Grambling State University, Southern University and A&M College, Dillard University and Southern University at New Orleans. Students will hear from NBCU Academy and NBC Sports leaders on their career paths, industry insight and a robust presentation on professional development. This event will take place from 10:30-11:45 am CT on Friday November 25 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis.

  • Friday, November 25
  • 10:30 am - 11:45 am
  • Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Bayou CLassic COaches luncheon (invite only)

  • FRIDAY, November 25
  • Noon
  • hyatt regency new orleans

Bayou Classic Vendor Village

  • Friday, November 25 & Saturday, November 26
  • Poydras street at Loyola avenue
  • For more information on the bayou classic vendor village, please contact
  • msaadainc@gmail.com

Greek Show & Battle of the Bands

greek show Presented by Procter & Gamble

Battle of the Bands Presented by CDW

  • Friday, November 25
  • Doors 5:00 pm; Event 7:00 pm
  • Caesars Superdome
  • For Battle of the Bands & Greek Show, Southern University “Human Jukebox” Marching Band will be on the South End Zone side of the Caesars Superdome and the Grambling State University Tiger Marching Band will be on the North End Zone side.
  • please note: clear bag policy for entrance
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Bayou classic battle of bands young alumni after party

Event is presented by HEREWEGO ENTERTAINMENT, BIG STAN PRODUCTIONS & GEE WILLIE

Annual Bayou Classic Parade

  • Saturday, November 26
  • 9:00 am
  • Downtown new orleans
  • ROUTE: Parade begins on Elysian Fields Avenue at N. Peters Street; proceeds down N. Peters St onto Decatur Street; turns right on Canal Street; turns left on St Charles Avenue; turns right on Poydras Street; turns right on Loyola Avenue; parade ends at Duncan Plaza located on Loyola Avenue at Perdido Street.

2nd Annual Special Olympics Louisiana Unified Flag Football Rivalry Game

  • Saturday, November 26
  • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
  • KIPP Booker T Washington Practice Field (3900 block of Erato Street)

Annual Bayou Classic Fan festival

Embrace the Culture Fan Fest Stage, Presented by the City of New Orleans, the Office of Cultural Economy and New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund

Bayou CLassic invitational high school battle of the bands

PRESENTED DURING THE ANNUAL BAYOU CLASSIC FAN FESTIVAL

The Bayou Classic Invitational High School Battle of the Bands is sure to add tremendous excitement to the already popular Bayou Classic Fan Fest. Scheduled from 11:15am to noon on Saturday November 26 at Champions Square, this inaugural event will feature six of New Orleans top high school marching bands – St. Augustine, L.B. Laundry, Edna Karr, G.W. Carver, Abramson Sci Academy and McDonough 35, who will compete for an amazing array of music education prizes provided by the Ludwig, a Division of Conn Selmer, as well as trophies. Curtis Akeem, a Ludwig percussionist and social network influencer know for his Dolla Watson comedic character, will entertain as the celebrity MC.

49th Annual Bayou Classic Football Game

Presented by Procter & Gamble

  • Saturday, November 26
  • Kick off 1:00 pm
  • Doors open at 11:30 am
  • Caesars Superdome
  • the Southern University Jaguars will be the home team mainly sitting on the West Side near sections 129-156 of the Caesars Superdome and the Grambling University Tigers will be the visiting team mainly sitting on the East Side near Sections 101-128
  • please note: clear bag policy for entrance
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49th Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show

Presented by Coca-Cola

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Bayou classic celebrity after party

Event is presented by HEREWEGO ENTERTAINMENT, BIG STAN PRODUCTIONS & GEE WILLIE