CLASSIC WITH ALL THE FANS, FOOD AND FUN, YOU KNOW AND LOVE. AND IT’S GOING TO BE A GREAT WEEKEND FOR THIS MATCHUP BETWEEN BETHUNE-COOKMAN UNIVERSITY AND FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY. WESH 2’S GAIL PASCHALL-BROWN IS LIVE AT AN EVENT AT OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL IN ORANGE COUNTY TONIGHT. SO GAIL THERE IS MORE THAN JUST ONE GAME. ABSOLUTELY. IN FACT, THIS WAS A CHARITY AND CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME THAT JUST ENDED. IT IS ONE OF MANY EVENTS SURROUNDING THE FLORIDA CLASSIC. WHETHER YOU’RE A WILDCAT OR A RATTLER, THE FANFARE, FUN AND FLAGS WILL FLY HIGH AT CAMPING WORLD STADIUM THIS SATURDAY AT 3:30 P.M. THAT’S WHEN THE FLORIDA A&M RATTLERS TAKE ON THE WILDCATS. THIS IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST FAMILY REUNION, RIGHT? I MEAN, THE FAMILY IS BACK IN TOWN. I THINK THERE’S PROBABLY 100,000 PEOPLE A YEAR THAT WE CAN ONLY SQUEEZE SO MANY INTO THE STADIUM, BUT ALL I KNOW IS $30 MILLION IMPACTS THIS COMMUNITY. SO MANY EVENTS LEAD UP TO THE BIG GAME, INCLUDING THIS ONE AT THE VARSITY CLUB AT CAMPING WORLD STADIUM. IT’S WHERE LOCAL DIGNITARIES, SPONSORS, MAYORS AND STAKEHOLDERS ALL GOT TOGETHER THURSDAY NIGHT. BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE. THE CELEBRITY AND CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME AT OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL BROUGHT OUT RAPPERS, STREAMERS, INFLUENCERS AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS. THEY TOOK IT TO THE HOOP FOR GOOD CAUSE. SO WHAT? THEY’RE BASICALLY RAISING IS FOR ROTC HERE FOR THIS PARTICULAR PROGRAM AND THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM HERE. OAK RIDGE HIGH IS PEARL’S ALMA MATER, AND SHE STARTED THIS FUNDRAISER TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. THANK YOU FOR THIS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS EVENT. YOU’RE AMAZING. TOMORROW NIGHT WE’LL SELL OUT THE KIA CENTER, AS WE ALWAYS DO FOR THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS. IT’S AN ANNUAL SHOWCASE OF THE TOP HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BANDS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. PLUS PERFORMANCES BY THE LEGENDARY FAMU MARCHING 100 AND BCU MARCHING WILDCATS. THE QUESTION IS, WHO IS GOING TO HAVE BRAGGING RIGHTS TO THIS COVETED TROPHY? WILL IT BE THE WILDCATS? WILL IT BE THE RATTLERS? IT’S AN AMAZING WEEKEND. HE’S INVITED TO THE COOKOUT. YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE FUN. SEE YOU AT THE CLASSIC. COMMISSIONER SCOTT, THANK YOU SO MUCH, BROTHER. ALL RIGHT, WELL, AS YOU CAN SEE, THE CHARITY CELEBRITY GAME JUST FINISHED. BUT THERE’S PLENTY TOMORROW. THE FLORIDA CLASSIC CONSORTIUM COOKOUT KICK OFF LUNCHEON IS GOING TO BE TOMORROW AT THE HYATT GRAND CYPRESS. THE LEGENDARY BATTLE OF THE BANDS 7 P.M. AT THE KIA CENTER. OF COURSE, THE BIG GAME AT 3:30 P.M. AT CAMPING WORLD STADIUM COVERING ORANGE COUNTY.

The Florida Classic weekend in Orlando is set to be a lively celebration with the Florida A&M Rattlers facing off against the Bethune Wildcats at Camping World Stadium this Saturday at 3:30 p.m.Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, described the event as “the world’s largest family reunion,” noting its significant impact on the community with an estimated 100,000 attendees and a $30 million economic boost.Leading up to the big game, a series of events are taking place, including a gathering at The Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium on Thursday night, where local dignitaries, sponsors, mayors, and stakeholders came together.Additionally, a Celebrity and Charity Basketball Game at Oak Ridge High School featured rappers, streamers, influencers, and international artists playing for a good cause.Pearl Rojo, Creator & Director, explained that the fundraiser supports the ROTC and athletic programs at Oak Ridge High, her alma mater.Cabo expressed his gratitude to Pearl, saying, “I love you so much. Thank you,” to which Pearl responded, “We have Cabo, We have Cabo.” Cabo replied, “You’re amazing.”Steve Hogan highlighted another event, saying, “Tomorrow night we’ll sell out the Kia Center as we always do for the battle of the bands.” This annual showcase features top high school marching bands from across the country, along with performances by the legendary FAMU “Marching 100” and B-CU “Marching Wildcats.”The question of who will have bragging rights to the coveted trophy remains, with Gail Paschall-Brown asking, “Will it be the Wildcats? Will it be the Rattlers?”Orange County Commissioner Michael Scott of District 6 shared his enthusiasm for the weekend, stating, “It’s an amazing weekend. He’s invited to the cookout. You’re going to have fun. See you at the Classic.” The Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon is scheduled for Friday at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, followed by the Battle of the Bands on Friday at 7 p.m. at the KIA Center.The weekend culminates with the highly anticipated game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Camping World Stadium.

ORLANDO, Fla. —

The Florida Classic weekend in Orlando is set to be a lively celebration with the Florida A&M Rattlers facing off against the Bethune Wildcats at Camping World Stadium this Saturday at 3:30 p.m.

Steve Hogan, CEO of Florida Citrus Sports, described the event as “the world’s largest family reunion,” noting its significant impact on the community with an estimated 100,000 attendees and a $30 million economic boost.

Leading up to the big game, a series of events are taking place, including a gathering at The Varsity Club at Camping World Stadium on Thursday night, where local dignitaries, sponsors, mayors, and stakeholders came together.

Additionally, a Celebrity and Charity Basketball Game at Oak Ridge High School featured rappers, streamers, influencers, and international artists playing for a good cause.

Pearl Rojo, Creator & Director, explained that the fundraiser supports the ROTC and athletic programs at Oak Ridge High, her alma mater.

Cabo expressed his gratitude to Pearl, saying, “I love you so much. Thank you,” to which Pearl responded, “We have Cabo, We have Cabo.” Cabo replied, “You’re amazing.”

Steve Hogan highlighted another event, saying, “Tomorrow night we’ll sell out the Kia Center as we always do for the battle of the bands.” This annual showcase features top high school marching bands from across the country, along with performances by the legendary FAMU “Marching 100” and B-CU “Marching Wildcats.”

The question of who will have bragging rights to the coveted trophy remains, with Gail Paschall-Brown asking, “Will it be the Wildcats? Will it be the Rattlers?”

Orange County Commissioner Michael Scott of District 6 shared his enthusiasm for the weekend, stating, “It’s an amazing weekend. He’s invited to the cookout. You’re going to have fun. See you at the Classic.”

The Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon is scheduled for Friday at the Hyatt Grand Cypress, followed by the Battle of the Bands on Friday at 7 p.m. at the KIA Center.

The weekend culminates with the highly anticipated game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Camping World Stadium.