A potentially polarizing commencement event at the University of Alabama will now include one of the most beloved Alabama figure’s ever.

President Donald Trump announced last week that he would be giving a commencement address to the university’s graduating class of 2025.

On Tuesday, the school announced that Trump will be joined by former Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban.

“The ceremony will celebrate the UA class of 2025 and feature an address from President Donald J. Trump along with comments from UA President Stuart R. Bell and Nick Saban, former coach of the Crimson Tide football team,” the university said in a press release.

Bell stepped down earlier this year after 10 years.

The event is scheduled to take place Thursday at the University of Alabama at 6:30 p.m. in Coleman Coliseum.

While Trump chose to speak in Alabama, which has strongly supported him in the past three elections, the event is expected to draw many anti-Trump protests across Tuscaloosa including from the students and even prominent outsiders.

The UA College Democrats are slated to hold a protest dubbed, “Tide Against Trump,” on Thursday at Snow Hinton Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke and former Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones are set to speak during the demonstration.

The student organization called Trump’s attendance an, “insult” and stated that, “UA is not a fascist playground.”

Trump, speaking on a conference call in support of the former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville’s U.S. Senate run in 2020, mentioned Saban in his remarks — but by the wrong name.

‘He’s great, Lou Saban, what a great job he’s done,” Trump said.

Saban has avoided politics, except in support of his childhood friend U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia.

The Alabama Democratic Party in 2024 hinted it would be open to Saban running for U.S. Senate under its banner against Tuberville.

Students eligible to graduate in the spring have priority seating along with their guests receiving free tickets to Thursday’s event.

Summer and fall graduates and their guests will also have access to free tickets. Remaining student body, faculty and staff will also have the opportunity to obtain tickets on a first come first serve basis.

The university added that the added security measures will be taken during the event and advised attendees to arrived early.

“Attendees are encouraged to arrive at least two hours early as enhanced security measures will be in place to ensure a safe event for all participants,” the university said. “Doors to the Coliseum will open at 3 p.m. Parking for attendees will be available in the Soccer Lot that can be accessed from University Boulevard with shuttle bus services to and from Coleman Coliseum.”

Bags brought into the coliseum have to be clear and a list of prohibited items can be viewed here.