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May 17, 2017
US Army Commanding General to be Keynote Speaker of 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls-Royce
INDIANAPOLIS (May 17, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that General Robert B. Abrams, the Commanding General of the United States Army Forces, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 500 Festival Memorial Service, presented by Rolls-Royce. The …
Read MoreMay 11, 2017
Johnny Rutherford to Speak at 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc.
INDIANAPOLIS (May 11, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Johnny Rutherford, one of the most prolific drivers in the history of the Indy 500, will headline the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, …
Read MoreMay 7, 2017
John Murugu, Margaret Maina Win 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
NOTE: To view detailed results from this year’s OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon, as well as images, CLICK HERE John Murugu, Margaret Maina Win 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon INDIANAPOLIS (MAY 6, 2017) – Participants from 48 states and 9 countries took to the streets of Indianapolis as well as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for …
Read MoreMay 2, 2017
Remote OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Includes Six Countries and 363 Participants
Troops Stationed in Kosovo Experience Indy Mini INDIANAPOLIS (May 2, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, delivered a remote version of the 2017 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Finish Line 500 Festival 5K to overseas troops stationed at Camp Bondsteel …
Read MoreApril 19, 2017
500 Festival Selects Recipients of 2017 500 Gives Back Grant Program
500 Festival Selects Recipients of 2017 500 Gives Back Grant Program INDIANAPOLIS (April 19, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the recipients of the 500 Gives Back grant program for 2017. The program is geared toward supporting Indiana community …
Read MoreApril 13, 2017
Eva Kor, Inspirational Champion of Human Rights, Named Grand Marshal of the 2017 IPL 500 Festival Parade
2017 Sachem Award Recipient honored for her tireless work teaching the world to forgive and heal INDIANAPOLIS (April 13, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana and celebrating the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced that Eva Kor has been named Grand Marshal of the 2017 IPL …
Read MoreApril 12, 2017
Citizens Energy Group Renews Sponsorship of 500 Festival Volunteer Program
INDIANAPOLIS (April 12, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Citizens Energy Group will return as the presenting sponsor of the 500 Festival Volunteer Program. Each year, the 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group, gathers …
Read MoreMarch 28, 2017
IPL Renews Sponsorship of 500 Festival Parade
Indianapolis Power & Light Company Extends Title Sponsorship Through 2018 INDIANAPOLIS (March 28, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces that Indianapolis Power & Light Company (IPL) has renewed its sponsorship of the 500 Festival Parade. The 2017 IPL …
Read MoreMarch 15, 2017
500 Festival and Marlyne Sexton Add to 500 Festival Princess Program Scholarship Fund
Wed, 2017-03-15 INDIANAPOLIS (March 15, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces a partnership with Marlyne Sexton of the Sexton Companies to create additional funding for the 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols. In 2015, with Marlyne’s support, …
Read MoreMarch 7, 2017
Platinum-Selling Rock Band X Ambassadors to Open 2017 IPL 500 Festival Parade
Tue, 2017-03-07 Chart-topping group will perform their hit, “Renegades” at IPL 500 Festival Parade INDIANAPOLIS (March 7, 2017) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events for Indiana that celebrate the legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announced that platinum-selling pop group, X Ambassadors are set to perform their hit, “Renegades” as …
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