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June 28, 2022
Registration Open for 2022 500 Festival mini-mini Kids Run
Indiana’s Youngest Runners to Take Over World’s Largest Sporting Venue The 500 Festival announces registration is open for the 500 Festival mini-mini. The 2022 500 Festival mini-mini will take place on Sunday, August 21 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indianapolis 500. The event is open to children ages 5-12. Parents or …
Read MoreJune 16, 2022
Winners Announced from the 2022 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, presented by Aon
The 500 Festival today announces the winning company teams of the 2022 Employee Wellness Challenge for the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. The 500 Festival Employee Wellness Challenge, presented by Aon, gets Hoosiers up and moving to a healthier Indiana. The Employee Wellness Challenge promotes wellness and team building and …
Read MoreJune 2, 2022
Registration Open for Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, presented by American Dairy Association Indiana Inc., benefitting the 500 Festival
Participants encouraged to race toward a healthy lifestyle this summer The 500 Festival today announces the return of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Challenge, presented by American Dairy Association, Indiana Inc., benefitting the 500 Festival. Now in its third year, this online fitness program encourages participants to complete a total of 500 miles of physical activity, …
Read MoreMay 25, 2022
500 Festival Announces 2022 AES 500 Festival Parade Float Honors
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival today announces the float award winners for the 2022 AES 500 Festival Parade. Floats were judged on several different criteria and were evaluated by a panel of judges. The floats are honored for recognition and tradition as no monetary prizes are awarded. This annual and fun competition brings prestige to …
Read MoreMay 21, 2022
Melissa Aceves Announced as the 2022 Marlyne Sexton 500 Festival Queen Scholar
The 500 Festival today announces that Melissa Aceves of Columbus, IN, has been named the 2022 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 Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Aceves is a 2022 graduate of Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis and earned a degree in community health. She was …
Read MoreMay 19, 2022
14 Marching Bands Selected to Perform in the 66th Annual AES 500 Festival Parade Alongside VIP Guests
The 500 Festival, has selected 14 marching bands from across the U.S. to perform in the 66th annual AES 500 Festival Parade, on Saturday, May 28 in downtown Indianapolis. Also appearing in the parade will be featured guests, VIPs, and the 33 starting INDYCAR drivers of the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by …
Read MoreMay 16, 2022
500 Festival and Omaze Offer the Chance to Win a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Today the 500 Festival announces a renewed partnership with Omaze, the leading fundraising platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime prizes to support charities, and to offer individuals the chance to win a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. Donations from the sweepstake support the 500 Festival Foundation, whose mission is to ensure relevance, reach, and …
Read MoreMay 13, 2022
Lieutenant General (Ret.) John Jansen, U.S. Marine Corps to be Keynote Speaker of The American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service
INDIANAPOLIS (May 12, 2022) – The 500 Festival today announces that Lieutenant General (Ret.) John Jansen will be the keynote speaker at the American Legion 500 Festival Memorial Service. The Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 26 at 4 p.m. at the Indiana War Memorial in downtown Indianapolis. The event is free and open …
Read MoreMay 11, 2022
Tickets on Sale for the 2022 AES 500 Festival Parade & August A. Ebeling Selected as Grand Marshal
Race Weekend’s Biggest Celebration Returns to Downtown Indy The 500 Festival today announces that tickets are now on sale to the public for the 2022 AES 500 Festival Parade. Parade tickets can be purchased online at 500festival.com/tickets. Proceeds from all 500 Festival ticketed events help support the organization’s free programming and events for Indiana youth …
Read MoreMay 11, 2022
500 Festival Announces Two Grand-Prize Winners of the 2022 500 Festival Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank
Each grand-prize winner to receive a $500 scholarship, courtesy of STAR Bank and a free 1-year membership to the INDYCAR Nation Rookie Program, courtesy of INDYCAR The 500 Festival today publicly announced two grand-prize winners of the 2022 500 Festival Kickoff to May Coloring Contest, presented by STAR Bank. The two grand-prize winners that have …
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