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The Bayou Classic has several events before Saturday's big game.
🎉 The parade rolls at 3pm Thursday from the Caesars Superdome. (Route)
🛍️ Business at Bayou Classic is a business expo on Friday at the Hyatt Regency where visitors can shop from small Black businesses.
🎶 Beats Before Battle is a free event Friday at the Superdome with a high-school drumline battle and a DJ spinning tunes.
🥁 Battle of the Bands and Greek Show on Friday features Grambling's and Southern's marching bands. (Tickets)
🤩 The fan festival is free Saturday in Champions Square. 2Chainz headlines. (Lineup)
🏈 The Bayou Classic game kicks off at 1pm Saturday in the Superdome. (Tickets)
See the full schedule.