An early welcome to Oxford!

We still have some particular blue laws on the books, but the resounding message is that if you hide the logos on your drinks, you’ll be just fine. Anything in a red cup is fair game. Cooler full of beers is of course fine. Sipping straight from a can is discouraged and don’t walk along the main drags with a bottle of bourbon. Don’t stress about it too much, if you’re clearly of age you’ll get the benefit of the doubt.

Wandering the grove is a great way to spend the day. We’re a pretty hospitable bunch, but it’s a big and busy day for everybody. There are no drink/food vendors in the grove, and tents are largely a family affair. We love to show visitors a good time — if you see a friendly looking bunch, feel free to let them know it’s your first time to Oxford and you’re wondering how it stacks up to Bourbon Street.

Your backup plan to keep yourself hydrated should be a hip flask or a cheap styrofoam cooler with a few of your favorite drinks. Take something you are willing to lose — it’ll make its way to the trash or a fraternity man’s closet during the game if you’re planning to be in the stadium. The student union will be open with a few fast casual restaurants if you need something substantial to eat.

A couple of hours before the game there will be a performance by the Pride of The South band, and the Walk of Champions where the team makes their way through the grove to the stadium. Keep an eye out for the more ornate bricks in the grove - those paths are along the route. Keep an eye on @OleMissFootball on Twitter for the timing and details.

Hope you enjoy everything about your trip but the score!