The 36th Annual Fountain City Classic Parade is back!
Join us Saturday, November 7 at 9:00 a.m. for this exciting televised event celebrating tradition, community, and the spirit of the Classic. Registration opens later this month. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for registration updates, or check back here for details. We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
Parade Registration
The Fountain City Classic Host Committee is working diligently to finalize plans for the 31st Annual Fountain City Classic. Please be informed that all registrations (Tailgating, Vending, Golf Classic and Parade) will go on sale on the Fountain City Classic website on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at 12:00 pm.
Join us in the streets of downtown Phenix City, AL and Columbus, GA on Saturday, November 6th at 9:00am as we kick off the 31st Annual Fountain City Classic Parade! Be prepared to be entertained by the best bands, dance teams and entertainment around! The Classic Parade will be led by the Fountain City Classic Grand Marshal and the Fort Valley State and Albany State dance teams, marching bands and Royal Courts. This is a rain-or-shine event.
NO REFUNDS
NO EXCEPTIONS
You can view the FCC parade guidelines here.
Parade Registration
Parade Registration will open Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 12:00 Noon. Check back or visit our social media pages for updated information.
36th Annual Fountain City Classic Parade
Join the 20,000 spectators who line the streets of Phenix City and Columbus for the Fountain City Classic Parade! Bring the whole family to cheer on the marching bands and royal courts as we celebrate the spirit of the Fountain City Classic and honor Albany State University and Fort Valley State University. The parade begins on Broad Street in Phenix City, crosses the 13th Street Bridge, and continues down Broadway to 9th Street in downtown Columbus. It’s a family affair! Can’t make it to the parade? Watch live on the Fountain City Classic’s Facebook and YouTube channels, or through our media partners’ streaming platforms. $35 Per Vehicle and/or Marching Units.
Registration opens October 2nd at Noon and closes October 25th at 11:59 PM.
Bring Your Energy. Be a Classic Volunteer!
Help bring the 36th Annual Fountain City Classic Parade to life! Welcome participants, assist with the lineup, and help keep this celebration of HBCU pride and community moving.
Be part of the marching bands, royal courts, and school spirit that make parade day unforgettable!
Registration is required and closes Monday, October 26, at 11:59 PM.
Step into the spotlight at the 36th Annual Fountain City Classic Parade.
The Fountain City Classic Host Committee invites you to join us on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 9:00 AM for the 33rd Annual Fountain City Classic Parade. Come be a part of this dynamic procession that commemorates community, education and heritage. Embrace the spirited vibe of the Classic Parade, commencing on Colin Powell Parkway in Phenix City, Alabama and culminating at the crossroads of 9th St. and Broadway in Columbus, Georgia. Prepare to be enthralled by the premiere bands, dance troops, and captivating performances. Leading this enthralling HBCU celebration will be the esteemed Fountain City Classic Grand Marshall, accompanied by the marching bands and Royal Courts of Albany State University and Fort Valley State University. With this celebration being televised, come rain or shine, it promises to be a captivating event! #ClassicMagic
FCC does NOT allow spectator golf carts. No Exceptions.
