Category: Press Releases
September 2, 2022
500 Festival Announces New Board Members and Elected Officers for 2022-2023
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival announces elected officers for the 2022-2023 500 Festival Board of Directors, in addition to six new civic and business leaders who are appointed. Serving as the governing body of the 500 Festival, the board of directors is comprised of 33 community leaders. The board guides the strategic vision of the 500 …
Read MoreMarch 2, 2022
33 Indiana Women Selected as 500 Festival Princesses
500 Festival Princesses will represent the 500 Festival, give back to their communities, and grow leadership and professional development skills INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival today announces the 33 Indiana women selected to serve as 2022 500 Festival Princesses. The 2022 500 Festival Princesses represent 15 Indiana colleges and universities and 22 cities and towns …
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2021
500 Festival Announces New Hires and Staff Promotions
INDIANAPOLIS (September 30, 2021) – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events and programs that celebrates the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announces the following promotions and staff updates: Lindsay Labas has been hired as Vice President, Marketing & Communications. She is responsible for oversight of the organization’s brand, …
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2021
500 Festival Announces New Board Members and Elected Officers for 2021-2022
INDIANAPOLIS (September 22, 2021) – The 500 Festival announces elected officers for the 2021-2022 500 Festival Board of Directors, in addition to six new civic and business leaders who are appointed. Serving as the governing body of the 500 Festival, the board of directors is comprised of 33 community leaders. The board guides the …
Read MoreSeptember 15, 2021
Applications Open for 2022 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis
Opportunity for Indiana Women to Impact the Community, Leadership Development INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 15, 2021) – The 500 Festival is accepting applications for the 2022 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by The National Bank of Indianapolis. Since 1959, the 500 Festival Princess Program has celebrated Indiana’s top college-aged women leaders and philanthropists. Applications are available …
Read MoreJuly 8, 2021
Registration Open for 2021 500 Festival mini-mini Kids Run
Indiana’s Youngest Runners Will Take Over the World’s Largest Sporting Venue for Kids Only Races INDIANAPOLIS (July 8, 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 registration is open for the sixth annual 500 Festival mini-mini officially …
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 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 …
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
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 …
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