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2010 500 Festival Embraces the Pace of the Month of May
Theme Also Recognizes Centennial Era of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®
INDIANAPOLIS (November 12, 2010) – Each year thousands of people from around the world embrace the magical month of May in Indianapolis. During this time the 500 Festival’s nearly 50 events and programs set the pace for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, The Indianapolis 500®. The 500 Festival announced today the theme for the 2010 season is “Embrace the Pace: Honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®.”
“This year’s theme is fitting for the 500 Festival because we offer such a wide variety of cultural, educational and social events which touch so many people at the same time,” said Kirk Hendrix, President and CEO of the 500 Festival. ”Whether you are among the 35,000 runners of the Mini-Marathon or one of 300,000 spectators along the Parade route, we offer so many opportunities which set the pace and excitement leading up to the Indy 500.”
So many people are embracing the month of May in Indianapolis each year. Signature events like IPL 500 Festival Parade and OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon showcase the city on a world stage and connect the community in large proportions. Nearly 7,000 volunteers give their time and energy to make the month a success. This May you can celebrate the 500 Festival theme – “Embrace the Pace” with a month-long roster of events culminating with the 2010 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 30 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®.
The 500 Festival’s mission is to advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®. Through social, cultural and educational events and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all citizens of our communities.
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Those events include: The 500 Festival Month of May Kick-Off on Friday (May 3); OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K on Saturday (May 8); Breakfast at the Brickyard presented by ProLiance Energy on Saturday (May 22); Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day and Rookie Run on Sunday (May 23); American Family Insurance 500 Festival Community Day on Wednesday (May 26); 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls-Royce on Friday (May 28); the IPL 500 Festival Parade on Saturday (May 29) and the Regions 500 Festival Snakepit Ball, presented by Cindy and Paul Skjodt on Saturday (May 29) to name a few. A complete listing of 500 Festival events can be found at www.500festival.com.
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The mission of the 500 Festival is to advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®. Through social, cultural and educational events and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all citizens of our communities.
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The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 53 years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation.
Last year, over 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in nearly 50 events and programs throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini, fourth grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state’s largest festival for kids or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation’s premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy.
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