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April 26, 2023

Marching Bands Selected to Perform in the 67th Annual AES 500 Festival Parade alongside VIP Guests

The 500 Festival has selected nine marching bands from across the U.S. to perform in the 67th annual AES 500 Festival Parade, on Saturday, May 27 in downtown Indianapolis. Featured guests, VIPs, and the 33 drivers competing in the 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500, presented by Gainbridge, will also be appearing in the Parade. …

April 20, 2023

Young Runners to Discover the Fun of Fitness at the Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day & Rookie Run

The 500 Festival invites kids to experience the excitement of a running event at the 2023 Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day & Rookie Run on Sunday, May 14, from noon to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Indianapolis. Kids ages 3-10 are invited to participate in the Salesforce & JPMorgan Chase 500 Festival …

April 13, 2023

Gil de Ferran Announced as Featured Guest at the 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc.

The 500 Festival today announces that Gil de Ferran, 2003 Indianapolis 500 winner and former INDYCAR SERIES champion, will appear as the featured guest at the 2023 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by Midwestern Engineers, Inc. The event will be held on Saturday, May 20, at 9 a.m. at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. …

April 10, 2023

Carissa Galloway to Serve as the First Ever Female Announcer of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 6

Galloway is the first female announcer in the race’s 47-year history The 500 Festival today announces that Carissa Galloway will serve as the announcer at the 2023 OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon and the Delta Dental 500 Festival 5K. Galloway will encourage participants as they near the start line in anticipation and serve as additional support …

April 7, 2023

OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Named Best Half Marathon by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

The OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon has been named Best Half Marathon in the 2023 edition of the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. “The readers of America’s most widely circulated newspaper have spoken and we’re happy to agree – there’s nothing quite like the tradition, emotion, and excitement of the OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon,” …

April 4, 2023

500 Festival Seeking Volunteers for Month of May Events

Volunteers needed to fuel iconic Indianapolis traditions, programs, and events The 500 Festival is seeking thousands of volunteers to fill positions as part of the 2023 500 Festival Volunteer Program, presented by Citizens Energy Group. The 500 Festival invites individuals and groups to be part of the behind-the-scenes action of the Month of May by …

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 …