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The Bayou Classic is celebrating 51 years of a historical football rivalry between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State Tigers. The event brings thousands of people to New Orleans every Thanksgiving weekend. Here is everything you need to know about the 51st Annual Bayou Classic. 51st Annual Bayou Classic: Southern vs. GramblingThe Bayou Classic football game will be played at the Caesars Superdome Saturday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. and doors for the game open at 11 a.m. The Southern University Jaguars will be the home team and sitting on the west side section near 129-156 of the Superdome. The Grambling State Tigers will be the visiting team and sitting on the east side section near 101-128. All bags are prohibited except for clear vinyl bags no larger than 12′ wide x 12′ height x 6′ deep. Cash is not accepted at the Superdome. Rideshare is encouraged but for people who are driving it is encouraged to purchase parking ahead of the event. Parking can be purchased on the Parkwhiz website. Tickets for the game are still available. To purchase tickets, click one of the links below:TicketmasterStubhubSeat GeekVivid SeatsTicket CityTickPickGametimeGreek Show and Battle of the BandsThe Greek Show and Battle of the Bands will be held on Friday, Nov. 29, at the Caesars Superdome. The show starts at 6 p.m. and doors open at 5 p.m. The Southern University “Human Jukebox” marching band will be on the south end zone of the Superdome. The Grambling University Tiger marching band will be on the north end zone side of the Superdome. Tickets for the Battle of the Bands and Greek Show are available on the Ticketmaster website. Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day ParadeThe Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day parade will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28, at 3 p.m. Downtown. The parade will start at the Caesar Superdome on Poydras Street and end at Poydras Street and Loyola Avenue. You can download the WDSU Parade Tracker app to track the parade. Annual Bayou Classic Fan Festival Before the game, fans can enjoy Bayou Classic festivities at Champions Square at the Superdome. The fan festival is from 9 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m. It is free and open to all. The Bayou Classic fan fest will feature entertainment from Rick Ross, Subtweet Shawn, Webbie, Snug, T99zy and more. Information on Bayou Classic, other events, parking and tickets can be found on the Bayou Classic website.