Magic City Classic returns to Birmingham this weekend

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama A&M Bulldogs face the Alabama State University Hornets for the Magic City Classic this weekend.Ticket sales s...

October 27, 2022
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - The Alabama A&M Bulldogs face the Alabama State University Hornets for the Magic City Classic this weekend.Ticket sales spread across 32 states, meaning people from all over the U.S. will be in town. The economic impact is expected to be $23 million for the city of Birmingham.This is the 81st annual classic. Alabama A&M currently holds the trophy.Events begin with the Classic Kickoff at Protective Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6-9 p.m.On Saturday, Oct. 29, the Magic City Parade starts marching through the streets in downtown Birmingham at 8 a.

Gillian Brooks