NEW ORLEANS – Entergy will serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th annual Bayou Classic, scheduled to be played Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at the Caesars Superdome.
The annual football game, played between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State University Tigers, showcases the traditions, achievements and contributions of America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
“We are honored to be a sponsor of the 50th Annual Bayou Classic and help support a celebration that has become an iconic part of Thanksgiving weekend here in New Orleans,” said Drew Marsh, Entergy’s chairman and CEO, in a press release. “Our partnership with HBCUs has been instrumental in fostering a diverse and innovative workforce at Entergy. Through our collaboration, we have been able to tap into a pool of exceptional talent and we look forward to creating more opportunities for students to thrive, and thereby strengthen our whole community.”
The Bayou Classic, presented by P&G, draws more than 200,000 people to New Orleans each year.