BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Entertainer Rickey Smiley will serve as the celebrity ambassador of the 76th Magic City Classic between Alabama State and Alabama A&M on Oct. 28 at Legion Field.
A Birmingham native, Smiley will be the grand marshal of the parade and honored at halftime. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
“We are beyond excited to have Birmingham-native Rickey Smiley as our ambassador this year for the 76th Annual McDonald’s Magic City Classic,” said William Bell, 68, who will end a seven-year run as mayor next month. “Rickey has been a wonderful supporter of the Magic City Classic throughout the years, and we are honored to welcome him back to Birmingham for the weekend festivities.”
The parade is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.
Smiley is an Alabama State graduate and has consistently supported the university. The entertainer and comedian has a national syndicated radio show, “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” and a reality TV show, “Rickey Smiley For Real” on TV One.
Tickets can be purchased for the Magic City Classic online at www.magiccityclassic.com. Reserved seating is $35 while general admission is $25.
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