With both Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University boasting a record of 7-3 each, the 32nd Annual Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic will promise to be a major showdown for bragging rights when they meet on Saturday, November 19th at Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium.
“Since 1997, FAMU, B-CU and the City of Orlando have truly built something special together,” said Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan. “The Classic weekend is one of the great rivalry experiences in college athletics and this year’s game will only be bigger and better. Coupled with both teams having the same won-lost record, it will be a fight to the finish on the field.”
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic has a major financial impact on the city by hosting tens of thousands of tourism who come into the city for the Classic that covers several days. Below is a listing of official events:
Friday, November 18
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Diversity Career Expo and Job Fair
Amway Center, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Florida Classic Consortium Kickoff Luncheon pres. by BCBSFL
Rosen Centre Hotel, 12 p.m.
Florida Blue Battle of the Bands
Amway Center, 7 p.m.
The Official Classic Step Show
Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 19
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic FanFare
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Lot C, 9 a.m.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Classic
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, kickoff at 2:30 p.m.
The Official Classic After Party
House of Blues Orlando, 10 p.m.
The 2011 BCBSFL Classic will also feature the McDonald’s Halftime Show. Fans interested in purchasing tickets should go to Ticketmaster.com and for game information, log on to www.FloridaClassic.org. Parking is limited but can be purchased in advance thru www.clickandpark.com. Downtown shuttles to the stadium will start at 9am on game day.
For more information on the Citrus Bowl Public Shuttle, go HERE.
