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Texas Fight Rally & Parade feat. performance by BigXthaPlug set for Wednesday
10.02.2023 | Football
The annual tradition at the UT Tower returns October 4 prior to the Allstate Red River Rivalry.
Join Texas Football head coach Steve Sarkisian, Longhorn football players, the Longhorn Band, Texas Cheer & Pom, Hook 'Em, and all of Longhorn Nation for the annual Texas Fight Rally & Parade on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. The time-honored tradition, hosted by the Texas Exes, is held every year before the Allstate Red River Rivalry between Texas and Oklahoma.
Watch the parade make its way down Guadalupe Street at 7:30 p.m. and then head to the UT Tower to send the team off to Dallas in true Longhorn fashion!
This year, hip-hop artist BigXthaPlug will perform a special rendition of his hit song "Texas" LIVE at the event prior to making an appearance at the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Admission is FREE for all fans!
2023 Texas Fight Rally & Parade Timeline – October 6
- 7:30 p.m.: Line up on Guadalupe St. between 25th and 21st Streets for the Parade!
- 8 p.m.: Rally begins in front of the UT Tower
For more information, visit the official Texas Fight Rally & Parade page.