Each year thousands of visitors show up in September for three days of music, fun, tailgate parties, and dancing at the Southern Heritage Classic in Memphis, TN. Each day offers a variety of festivities and parties are held throughout the city to celebrate Memphis culture, from the Classic Cheer Challenge to a full Parade through the city.
The focal point of the three days of festivities is the football game on sunday, which pits historically black rival teams against each other for the thousands of cheering fans. This game acts as a culmination of the event that celebrates the richness of the city's heritage and cultural diversity.