Magic City Classic 2019: Event schedule, road closures
The city of Birmingham is gearing up for the annual Magic City Classic. Watch the video above to see what roads will be closed all week for tailgaters.
CLASSIC WEEKEND
Classic Kickoff
THURSDAY, OCT. 24 | 6-9 p.m.
BJCC EAST BALLROOM
The Classic Kickoff is the official start of the Magic City Classic. The Alabama A&M and Alabama State cheerleaders will be on hand, as well as DJ Chris Coleman.
Classic Friday Night
FRIDAY, OCT. 25 | 6:30 p.m.
BOUTWELL AUDITORIUM
Join us for an evening of fun entertainment and kick off Classic Eve with performances from Levelle, Karyn White, The Whispers and headliner Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. The show will be held at the Boutwell Auditorium, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr. Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35203. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the show begins at 7:30 pm.
Parade
SATURDAY, OCT. 26 | 8 a.m.
Don’t miss the bands and dance teams from both Alabama State University and Alabama A&M University as they put on a show in downtown Birmingham. This is a rain-or-shine event. Admission is free.
Tailgate
SATURDAY, OCT. 26 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join the best-dressed fans in college football and get your tailgate on.
Game
SATURDAY, OCT. 26 | 2:30 p.m.
The 78th Magic City Classic rivalry game between Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University kicks off at Legion Field at 2:30 p.m. Halftime includes the battle of the bands between A&M’s Marching Maroon & White and ASU’s Mighty Marching Hornets. Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson is the game emcee.
Learn more at https://www.magiccityclassic.com.