MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Two Historically Black Colleges and Universities will face off on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile. The showdown between the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Jackson State University Tigers is the main event, but fans will have four full days of celebration to enjoy.

Wednesday, Oct. 4:

  • Presidential Reception – GulfQuest Maritime Museum – 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Kickoff Concert feat. Shai – Mardi Gras Park – 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 5:

  • Business Networking Reception – Exploreum – 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • College and Career Fair – Mobile Convention Center – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Concert feat. Marvin Sapp – Mardi Gras Park – 6 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6:

  • Second Line Parade – Downtown Mobile – 6 p.m.
  • Greek Stroll Exhibition – Mardi Gras Park – 6:30 p.m.
  • Concert feat. Rich Boy and Young Joc – Mardi Gras Park – following step show

Saturday, Oct. 7:

  • Gulf Coast Challenge Parade – starts at Warren St. and Congress St. – 10 a.m.
  • GAME KICKOFF – 3 p.m.
  • Post-game Concert feat. Lil’ Boosie
The WAVE Transit will be providing shuttle service to the Gulf Coast Challenge. Shuttle service will begin at 11:30 am to 11:30 pm. The roundtrip cost is $3. Game kickoff is 3 pm. Parking for the shuttle is located at 4001 Government Blvd (Old Time Pottery parking lot). Security will be located at the parking premises during the shuttle service time.