Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\nThe Orange Blossom Classic was first played in 1933, providing Black college athletes with a stage during segregation. The event has since become a longstanding tradition centered on HBCU culture, community and education.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is the one event where I say it is entertainment, sports, culture, music, everything just all wrapped up into one,\u201d said Kendra Bulluck-Major, executive director of the Orange Blossom Classic.<\/p>\n
The weekend began with a career fair Tuesday. <\/p>\n
The Classic\u2019s annual scholarship fundraising luncheon is scheduled for Friday at Jungle Island, followed by two signature parties.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur sixth annual denim party is back. So, get your best denim outfits. Saturday night, we have our all-white party. Get your best white outfit,\u201d Bulluck-Major said.<\/p>\n
The weekend culminates Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, where a fan fest will feature Miami artists including Trina and Trick Daddy, along with an appearance by actor Lorenz Tate.<\/p>\n
South Carolina State will face Florida A&M University at 3 p.m. Sunday.<\/p>\n
The game will also feature a showcase of HBCU marching band culture at halftime, with performances from the Marching 100 and Marching 101.<\/p>\n
Organizers are also introducing a new in-stadium day party following halftime.<\/p>\n
For Bulluck-Major, the Classic\u2019s return is about connecting generations of fans.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have people who remember the original classic from 1933 to \u201878 and they say, I\u2019m so glad you brought it back because it meant so much to our community,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd then I have the new generation who may not be familiar with the original classic, but they\u2019re still excited about it.\u201d <\/p>\n
Since the Orange Blossom Classic returned in 2021, organizers say it has generated more than $100 million in economic impact for South Florida and more than $500,000 in scholarships.<\/p>\n
Bulluck-Major said buying a ticket is also a way to support the Classic\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe think of it as just purchasing a ticket, but I look at each one of our ticket purchasers as donors,\u201d she said. \u201cYou purchase a ticket to this event, tickets as low as $25, you are a donor. You are helping to support a cause that helps give back to our community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Click here<\/a> for more information on how to purchase tickets. <\/p>\n\ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n
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