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Mobile Ready to Take the Field for the Ultimate HBCU Experience

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Sep 30, 2024

Get ready, Mobile! The Ultimate HBCU Experience is this week! The Gulf Coast Challenge Powered by the Mobile Sports Authority presents two Historically Black Colleges and Universities in a classic showdown. The Ultimate HBCU Experience is Saturday, October 5, at 4:00 PM at Ladd-Peebles Stadium, featuring the Tigers of Jackson State University vs. the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M University.

 

Festivities leading up to the game begin Wednesday, October 2, and continue through game day.

 

Schedule of Events

 

Wednesday, October 2

Kickoff Concert Featuring Jacquees - Mardi Gras Park - 6 PM

 

Thursday, October 3

College & Career Fair - Mobile Convention Center - 8:30 AM - 1 PM

Business Networking Reception - The Courtyard - 5 PM - 7 PM (invite only)

Gospel Explosion Concert Featuring John P. Kee - Mardi Gras Park - 6 PM

 

Friday, October 4

GCC Grand Marshall Day Party - Riverview Hotel Courtyard - 2 PM - 6 PM

Second Line Parade - Starts at 150 St. Joseph St - 5:00 PM

HBCU Fest Concert Featuring Uncle Luke

Mardi Gras Park - 6:30 PM

 

Saturday, October 5

Gulf Coast Challenge Parade - starts at Warren St. & Congress St. - 10 AM

GAME KICKOFF - Ladd-Peebles Stadium - 4 PM

 

Game tickets available online at www.thegulfcoastchallenge.com

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