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May 22, 2021
500 Festival Announces 2021 Marlyne Sexton 500 Festival Queen Scholar – Janae Quinn of Russiaville
INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, announced today that Janae Quinn of Russiaville has been named the 2021 Marlyne Sexton 500 Festival Queen Scholar. The announcement was made at the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc., held at the …
Read MoreMay 5, 2021
500 Festival Announces Two Grand-Prize Winners of the 2021 500 Festival Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank
INDIANAPOLIS (May 5, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced two grand-prize winners of the 2021 500 Festival Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank. The two grand-prize winners that have been selected for the …
Read MoreMay 4, 2021
500 Festival Welcomes The American Legion as Title Partner of the 500 Festival Memorial Service
INDIANAPOLIS (May 4, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced that The American Legion will be the new 500 Festival Memorial Service title partner. With its national headquarters in Indianapolis, The American Legion is the largest veterans …
Read MoreApril 19, 2021
500 Festival, AES Indiana, & DRR Team Up for 2021 Indy 500 Entry
500 Festival, AES Indiana, and Dreyer & Reinbold create unique opportunity to highlight The mission of the 500 Festival and 500 festival Foundation INDIANAPOLIS (April 19, 2021) – The 500 Festival, AES Indiana, and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing today announced a new partnership that will feature the 500 Festival Foundation, AES 500 Festival Parade, and AES Indiana branding with the new livery for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and its No. 24 Chevrolet-powered entry in the 105th …
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
500 Festival and STAR Bank Launch 2021 Kickoff to May Coloring Contest
Children ages 12 and under invited to participate for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, courtesy of STAR Bank INDIANAPOLIS (April 1, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, and STAR Bank today announced the launch of the 2021 Kickoff to May Coloring …
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500 Festival Launches Registration for the 2021 Virtual Volunteer Program, Presented by Citizens Energy Group
The 500 Festival Virtual Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group, offers inclusive and diverse virtual opportunities to positively impact the community INDIANAPOLIS (April 1, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today launches registration for the 2021 500 Festival Virtual Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group. Earlier this week, …
Read MoreMarch 30, 2021
500 Festival Announces New Details for 2021 Month of May Events
INDIANAPOLIS (March 30, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces new details and updates on the remainder of upcoming events. The 500 Festival has worked closely with community and government leaders to develop plans to ensure the …
Read MoreMarch 1, 2021
OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon & Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K Transitions to Virtual Event for 2021
INDIANAPOLIS (March 1, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today announces the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K will transition to a fully virtual event for 2021. Currently registered participants will receive details with additional information regarding their participation options. The 500 Festival worked closely with health officials, medical experts, and community …
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2021
33 Indiana Women Selected as 2021 500 Festival Princesses
500 Festival Princesses will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival and will participate in leadership development and community outreaches. INDIANAPOLIS (February 24, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the 33 Indiana women selected to serve as 2021 500 Festival Princesses. The 2021 500 Festival Princesses represent 16 Indiana colleges and universities …
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Shirt and Medal Revealed for the 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon
Official 2021 participant gear connects iconic racing elements as part of America’s Best Half Marathon of the Decade INDIANAPOLIS (January 27, 2021) The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500, today revealed the designs of the participant shirt and finisher medal for the 2021 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the 2021 …
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