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March 21, 2023

Tickets on Sale for the 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade & Frank Shorter Announced as Grand Marshal

Race Weekend’s Biggest Celebration Prior to the Race Welcomes Fans to Celebrate May The 500 Festival today announces that tickets are now on sale to the public for the 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade. Parade tickets can be purchased online at 500festival.com/tickets. Tickets start at just $25 and include reserved seating. Proceeds from all 500 …

March 15, 2023

500 Festival Announces New Hires and Staff Promotions

The 500 Festival today announces the following promotions and staff additions: Diana Richardson has been hired as Executive Assistant. Richardson works to support the 500 Festival’s president and CEO, senior vice president of administration, the 500 Festival Board of Directors, and the 500 Festival Foundation. She is also responsible for assisting with office management, event …

March 8, 2023

Hoosier Youth Invited to Welcome the Month of May with the Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank

Children ages 12 and under may enter to win a $500 scholarship, courtesy of STAR Bank INDIANAPOLIS (March 8, 2023) – The 500 Festival and STAR Financial Bank today announced the launch of the 2023 Kickoff to May Coloring Contest. Children ages 12 and under are invited to enter the contest. The coloring sheet …

March 7, 2023

Tickets on Sale for the 2023 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc.

Tickets are now on sale to the general public for the 2023 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc. This time-honored tradition will take place on Saturday, May 20, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the Gallagher Pavilion. Tickets may be purchased online at 500Festival.com/Breakfast. Proceeds from all 500 Festival ticketed …

February 22, 2023

33 Indiana Women Selected as 500 Festival Princesses

500 Festival Princess will lead and serve their communities, expanding the celebration and impact of the 500 Festival The 500 Festival today announces the 33 Indiana women selected to serve as 2023 500 Festival Princesses. The Princesses represent 19 Indiana colleges and universities and 21 cities and towns across the state. With a cumulative …

February 16, 2023

Registration Open for the 2023 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run

Kids Invited to Experience the Fun of Fitness Registration is now open for the 2023 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Rookie Run, which will take place on Sunday, May 14, from 12:30-2:30 pm in downtown Indianapolis. Children ages 3-10 are invited to get active and participate in a non-competitive fun run. The Rookie Run …

February 15, 2023

500 Festival Announces Theme for 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade: Fueling May

The 500 Festival today announces the theme for the 2023 AES 500 Festival Parade: Fueling May. The AES 500 Festival Parade will take place on Saturday, May 27, in downtown Indianapolis, the day before the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500. One of the 500 Festival’s original events, the AES 500 Festival Parade is …

February 9, 2023

2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Shirt & Medal Revealed

The 500 Festival today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the 2023 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. This year’s shirt and medal feature iconic elements of the Indianapolis 500, celebrating the history and influence of the race on the culture and city of …

February 9, 2023

2023 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K Shirt and Medal Revealed

The 500 Festival today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2023 Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. This year’s participant shirt features the iconic skyline of downtown Indianapolis, showcasing the location of the event and its tie to the city. Named one of America’s Best 5K races, the …

February 1, 2023

500 Festival Seeking Entertainment Groups to Perform at 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon

The 500 Festival announces registration is open for Course Entertainment at the 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. Selected groups will perform for a crowd of 20,000+ participants, volunteers, and spectators along the 13.1-mile course on May 6, 2023. Musicians, dance groups, bands, and family-friendly entertainers of all genres are encouraged to apply at IndyMini.com/entertainment. …