The in-state gridiron rivalry between FAMU and Bethune-Cookman is a 94-year-old, and has grown into one of the largest match ups among historically black colleges and universities in the country.
Since 1978, the game has been played at a neutral site under the Florida Classic banner. For the past 21-years the game has been an Orlando institution.
Since 1978, the game has been played at a neutral site under the Florida Classic banner. For the past 21-years the game has been an Orlando institution.
Besides the football game at Camping World Stadium and the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands, a host of official and many unofficial events have popped up around the game to keep the throngs of people headed to Orlando, many of whom have no intention on attending the actual game, entertained.
As the saying goes, where two or three are gathered there are likely to be appearances by celebrities like Megan Thee Stallion, Da Baby, Plies and more who are all scheduled to be in Orlando over the weekend. Here’s the official/unofficial Florida Classic Weekend events list, there's sure to be something for everybody.