500 Festival

Cause Area

  • Arts & Culture
  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

21 Virginia Avenue, Suite 500Indianapolis, IN 46204 United States

Website:

http://www.500festival.com
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Mission Statement

The mission of the 500 Festival is to advocate and celebrate the spirit, heritage and legacy of the Indianapolis 500. Through social, cultural and educational events and programs, the 500 Festival enhances the quality of life for all citizens of our communities.

Description

No other singular sporting event in the world has a legacy like the Indianapolis 500. No other event has shaped and defined a city and state and their people like the Indianapolis 500.

The 500 Festival, a not-for-profit volunteer organization, was created in 1957 to organize civic events celebrating the greatest race in the world. Over the past 49 years, the 500 Festival has grown to become one of the largest festivals in the nation.

Last year, nearly 500,000 Hoosiers and visitors participated in festival activities throughout the month of May. Whether they were athletes running the Mini, fourth grade students participating in the Education Program, families enjoying the state's largest festival for kids, or spectators being dazzled by one of the nation's premier parades, they were there, celebrating the legacy.

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by Mannah M. (February 26, 2018)
The staff and volunteers make everyone welcome and it is great to give back to the community.
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