BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WIAT ) — The 83rd Magic City Classic is taking place at Legion Field on Saturday, and fans of Alabama State and Alabama A&M should be prepared for a busy day.
It’s the largest HBCU classic in the country. Below is information regarding the classic’s parade, tailgate party, parking, shuttle service and game information:
McDonald’s Magic City Classic Parade
The game will kick off at 2:32 p.m., but the McDonald’s Magic City Classic Parade will be held in downtown Birmingham in the morning. It will start at the corner of 18th Street North and Seventh Avenue North at 8 a.m. before taking a right at 19th Street North.
The bands and dance teams from both universities will put on a show as the parade route continues left on Sixth Avenue North before it turns right at Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard. The route will continue west on Fourth Avenue North and end when it reaches 16th Street North.
Actor Omari Hardwick is the 2024 Magic City Classic ambassador . He will be on McDonald’s float during the parade, which is free to attend.