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<\/p>\nThe Florida Classic is a Sunshine State rivalry dating back nearly a century and an Orlando institution for 21 years and counting, the Florida Blue Florida Classic is more than just nation\u2019s largest annual HBCU football game \u2014 it\u2019s a celebration of sports, family, music and culture that is woven into the fabric of Central Florida.<\/p>\n
In addition to the star power on the gridiron \u2014 with such names as Rashean Mathis, Nick Collins, Eric Weems and Quinn Gray dotting rosters since the move to Orlando \u2014 FAMU\u2019s Marching 100 and B-CU\u2019s Marching Wildcats always provide the perfect soundtrack for Classic weekend with their memorable halftime performances, while the pregame FanFare outside the stadium offers a tailgate experience unlike any other.<\/p>\n
A cross between a family reunion, a can\u2019t-miss music festival and an action-packed game, the Florida Blue Florida Classic has grown from a fierce small-school rivalry to a nationally-televised, must-see spectacle in Central Florida. And with a centrally-located, first-class ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ampsmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/FBFC-Battle-of-the-Bands_2019_Event-Image_Amway-Center-44d854e9ad-300x179.png?resize=300%2C179\")
venue playing the role of host to these historic institutions, the future of the Classic is ripe with promise.<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.floridaclassic.org\/events\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Florida Blue Florida Classic<\/strong> FanFest 11:30 a.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Free admission<\/p>\n Historic rivals Bethune-Cookman University and Florida A&M University meet on the gridiron for the 40th annual Florida Blue Florida Classic.<\/p>\n BUY NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Florida Blue Battle of the Bands<\/strong> Get ready for crowd-pleasing dance teams, high-stepping drum majors, precision drumlines and roaring brass sections. Tickets start at $16.<\/p>\n BUY NOW!<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon presented by Florida Blue<\/strong> The Classic weekend gets started with players, pep bands, university officials and student leaders gathering to celebrate the season, preview the upcoming matchup and show that Rattlers and Wildcats remain divided on the field but united in the world. Individual tickets are $55 (including lunch) while a table of 10 (eight guests and two football players) is $550.<\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n
FLORIDA CLASSIC CONSORTIUM EVENTS<\/strong><\/h1>\n
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Saturday, Nov. 23<\/strong>
Kickoff 3:30 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Camping World Stadium\u00a0\u2013 ESPNews<\/p>\n
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Friday, Nov. 22<\/strong>
7:00 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Amway Center, 400 W Church St, Orlando, FL, 32801<\/p>\n
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Friday, Nov. 22<\/strong>
11:30 a.m. Doors; 12:00 p.m. Program\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Rosen Centre Hotel,\u00a09840 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819<\/span><\/p>\n
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