JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson will host a parade to celebrate the Jackson State Tigers.

The Tigers defeated South Carolina State 28-7 on Saturday, December 14 in the Celebration Bowl that serves as the HBCU national championship.

The Southwestern Athletic Conference champion Tigers (12-2) outgained the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s Bulldogs (9-3) 383-211, giving up just 59 yards through three quarters to win their 10th straight game. Jackson State won its first Celebration Bowl, coming in its third appearance in four years.

Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba said the parade will be held on January 17, 2025. The tentative time for the parade has been set at 3:00 p.m.

The City of Jackson does not have a specific parade route at this time, but they will release additional details about the parade in the coming weeks.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.