EVENTS
Attending the 2023 Orange Blossom Classic
Come Experience the Action On and Off the Field!
We’ve got an exciting weekend of events planned for your weekend in celebration of the Orange Blossom Classic. You won’t want to miss a moment!
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Friday, July 14
The Elevation Experience Presented by Visit Lauderdale
Location: Charles F. Dodge Center, 601 City Ctr Wy, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Time: 11am to 4pm
The Elevation Experience presented by Visit Lauderdale is a diversity and inclusion initiative targeting women in leadership. At the core, is a driving mission to equip the hearts of female leaders nationwide. The latest female-owned business stats revealed there are now 12.3 million women-owned businesses in the US and even more are on the rise!
Hear from influential female leaders who have successfully cultivated corporate and entrepreneurial platforms to produce wealth while impacting and contributing to their communities. These leaders are committed to family, health, and wellness and understand the power of building a personal and professional brand while remaining true to their authentic values. Come prepared to leave with practical knowledge on how you can attain the same. This isn’t your ordinary conference, it’s a movement.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Allstate Career Recruitment Fair Hosted by CareerSource South Florida
Location: Florida Memorial University
Time: 10am – 1pm
Are you ready for a fresh start? Join us for the Allstate Career Recruitment Fair Hosted by CareerSource South Florida on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. You will have the opportunity to meet over 30+ employers ready to meet you and learn about your skills and what you would bring to their company. Whether you are interested in working for a startup or a large corporation, our event partner, CareerSource South Florida, has recruited a vast array of industries just for you. This is an opportunity to shine, interact, and network with reputable organizations capable of advancing your career path.
Admission to this event is by pre-registration only. Bring copies of your resume/CV or portfolio, come dressed in Business attire, and be ready to make some great connections.
Thursday, August 31
OBC Golf Tournament
Time: 8am
The Orange Blossom Classic (OBC) Golf Tournament is an annual event that kicks off OBC Weekend. The purpose of the event is to support OBC’s initiative to raise scholarship dollars to support participating schools and local high school student scholarship recipients. This event brings the who’s who of South Florida, Tallahassee, FL, Jackson, MS and beyond for a competitive, yet friendly round of golf.
Friday, September 1
GMCVB Commissioner's Welcome Reception and Luncheon
Presented by FPL
Location: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180
Time: Reception 11am; Luncheon 12pm-2pm
The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is the proud sponsor of the Commissioner’s Welcome Reception and Luncheon. While enjoying a beautiful afternoon at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort in Aventura, FL over a charming spread, entertained by a Grammy Nominated Artist, we will honor amazing HBCU alumnae in Sports, Politics, Social Justice and Entertainment, as well as hear a special keynote address. This celebration confirms the importance of legacy and amplifies the rich history that is HBCU’s. Not only is this event a celebration, but also a pivotal opportunity in the weekend to reach our monetary goals for our scholarship fund, in which we will select qualifying students from both participating schools.
The Stompdown
Location: Charles F. Dodge Center, 601 City Ctr Wy, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Time: 7:30pm
In partnership with the Orange Blossom Classic, The Stompdown is the nation’s largest touring step show competition comprised of Youth and Greek Fraternity/Sorority step teams from all over the country. The Stompdown is a SHOW STOPPER and has drawn THOUSANDS in attendance from coast to coast! The Stompdown is guaranteed to be ELECTRIFYING and will leave you on the EDGE of your seat! Get your tickets today!
Welcome to the OBC Weekend
HBCU Mixer Denim Party Part 2
Time: 9 PM
Music by the official DJs:
DJ Boweezy
DJ Tight
DJ Nasty305
Saturday, September 2
OBC Parade
Location: City of Miami Gardens
Time: 9am
A historic classic game deserves a staple fan-fest celebration! Join us in the beautiful City of Miami Gardens, in your favorite HBCU apparel and comfortable lounge chairs for the Orange Blossom Classic’s One Big Community Parade. This is a special moment to experience the true essence of the OBC, by spotlighting some of our local political figures, high school bands, social and civic entities, fierce traveling dance squads, and some legendary figures. The OBC Parade will make its way from Miami Carol City Senior High School to Betty T. Ferguson Center.
HBCU Reunion on the Yard Presented by Celsius
Location: Betty T. Ferguson Recreation Center, 3000 NW 199th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Time: 11am – 2pm
HBCU Reunion on the Yard Presented by Celsius is a day of family fun for all! Relive your days ‘ on the yard‘ and represent your HBCU or Divine 9 organization at Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in Miami Gardens on Saturday, September 2nd immediately following the OBC Parade. This event will feature live performances, music, food trucks, merchandise vendors, and more! This event is FREE and open to the public.
Battle of the Bands
Location: Watsco Center, 1245 Dauer Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Time: 6pm-9pm
2022 was a sell out! Get your tickets today and come watch local high school marching bands go head-to-head for bragging rights as the Best Band in The Land! This event is sure to keep fans entertained from start to finish! The grand finale will give a sneak peek into the OBC halftime show, as we feature an electrifying battle between the world-renowned Florida A&M “Marching 100” and the incomparable Jackson State “Sonic Boom of the South”.
Welcome to the OBC Weekend
The"Pre-Game" Greek Mixer
Time: 9 PM
Music by the official DJs:
DJ Boweezy
DJ Tight
DJ Nasty305
Sunday, September 3
Gameday Fan Fest
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, South Fountain Plaza
Time: 11am
Every football game needs a good tailgate party! A time-honored HBCU tradition, join the Orange Blossom Classic for fun, entertainment, food trucks, team pep rallies and merchandise chopping before taking your seat inside Hard Rock Stadium for the game
Denny's Orange Blossom Classic
Presented by Ready Life Football Game
Welcome to the OBC Weekend
The "Official OBC" After-Party
Time: 9 PM
Music by the official DJs:
DJ Boweezy
DJ Tight
DJ Nasty305
Facilities
The Hard Rock Stadium Facilities
The Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will host the Orange Blossom Classic. We are excited to celebrate this historical event’s legacy in this state of the art entertainment facility.
For details on stadium policies and up to date information as we countdown to game day, please refer to the links provided below.
Parking and Transportation
PARKING CONTACT
Parking Hotline: 305-943-7275 or [email protected]
RIDESHARE DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
Norwood Elementary School allows rideshare pickup and dropoff during Hard Rock Stadium events.
TAXI PICK UP LOCATIONS
Gate 4