NEW ORLEANS — The 52nd annual Bayou Classic between Southern and Grambling kicks off at 1 p.m. on Saturday, but fans of both teams will be getting ready for days before.

Check out these Bayou Classic events to take part in the rivalry fun:

Thursday, Nov. 27

Annual Bayou Classic Thanksgiving Day Parade — The parade will begin at the Caesar's Superdome at 3 p.m., roll through downtown New Orleans and end back at the Superdome.

Friday, Nov. 28

Inaugural Bayou Business Bowl — Students from each school's college of Business will compete for $10,000 in prizes by pitching "innovative business concepts to a distinguished panel of industry leaders, investors and regional business stakeholders." The competition will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans.

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