2025 bayou classic events
* please note that all events are subject to change.
welcome Press Conference
- Monday, November 24
- 10:00 am
- Caesars Superdome
Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving day Parade
- Thanksgiving day - Thursday, November 27
- 3:00 pm
- Downtown new orleans
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 28
- 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Hyatt regency new orleans
- free and open to the public
Bayou CLassic COaches luncheon (invite only)
- FRIDAY, November 28
- Noon
- hyatt regency new orleans
Greek Show & Battle of the Bands
Featuring the 4th Annual
BAYOU CLASSIC INVITATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE OF THE BANDS
to open the event
- Friday, November 28
- Doors 5:00 pm; Event 6:00 pm
- Caesars Superdome
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
Annual Bayou Classic Fan festival
- Saturday, November 29
- 9:00 am - Noon
- Free and open to all ages
- Champions Square at the Caesars Superdome
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
52nd Annual Bayou Classic Football Game
Presented by Procter & Gamble
- Saturday, November 29
- Kick off 1:00 pm
- Doors open at 11:30 am
- Caesars Superdome
- please note: clear bag policy for entrance
52nd Annual Bayou Classic Halftime Show
Presented by Coca-Cola
- Saturday, November 29
- Caesars Superdome