Kicking off the May festivities is
The Indiana Life 500 Mini-Marathon
7:30 a.m. First Saturday in May
Location: Starts and ends downtown
Contact: Indy Festivals at (317) 636-4556.
Run 13.1 miles, starting at the Circle (center of downtown), run
to the Speedway and make a lap, then run back to the starting
line for an awards ceremony and concert. Join approximately
25,000 people for the largest half-marathon in the nation.
There is an entry fee for participants, but it's free to
spectators. (See map of route at bottom of page)
The Indiana Life 500 Mini-Marathon
7:30 a.m. First Saturday in May
Location: Starts and ends downtown
Contact: Indy Festivals at (317) 636-4556.
Run 13.1 miles, starting at the Circle (center of downtown), run
to the Speedway and make a lap, then run back to the starting
line for an awards ceremony and concert. Join approximately
25,000 people for the largest half-marathon in the nation.
There is an entry fee for participants, but it's free to
spectators. (See map of route at bottom of page)
CARA Indy 500 Fashion Show
Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue
Held on Thursday before Race Weekend. Begins at 10:30 a.m.
See drivers and their families, along with other celebrities on
the runway at the Marriott Hotel downtown. Admission $75.
(317) 299-2277 - CARA Website
Sponsored by Saks Fifth Avenue
Held on Thursday before Race Weekend. Begins at 10:30 a.m.
See drivers and their families, along with other celebrities on
the runway at the Marriott Hotel downtown. Admission $75.
(317) 299-2277 - CARA Website
Q95 Pole Day Party
11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on First Day of Qualifying
Location: Turn 3 Infield
The rock station throws a party in the Turn 3 infield.
The day includes live music and contests.
More info at: WFBQ95.
11 a.m.- 5 p.m. on First Day of Qualifying
Location: Turn 3 Infield
The rock station throws a party in the Turn 3 infield.
The day includes live music and contests.
More info at: WFBQ95.
Racing To Recovery Party
This affair is usually held at a great restaurant and features
lots of stars and a charity auction for Sam Schmidt's Paralysis
Foundation.
For information call (317) 450-2070. Cost $100.
only till 9pm.
This affair is usually held at a great restaurant and features
lots of stars and a charity auction for Sam Schmidt's Paralysis
Foundation.
For information call (317) 450-2070. Cost $100.
only till 9pm.
500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard
8 - 10 a.m. 3rd Day of Qualifying (Saturday)
Location: Speedway Plaza Pavilion
To purchase $60 tickets, call the 500 Festival at (317)
614-6400 or toll free at 1-800-638-4296 or go to
500Festival.com
Join all the mayors from Indiana for breakfast. Tickets get you
in for the 500 Festival Queen Coronation and a tour of the
garages and a lap around the track in your own car.
8 - 10 a.m. 3rd Day of Qualifying (Saturday)
Location: Speedway Plaza Pavilion
To purchase $60 tickets, call the 500 Festival at (317)
614-6400 or toll free at 1-800-638-4296 or go to
500Festival.com
Join all the mayors from Indiana for breakfast. Tickets get you
in for the 500 Festival Queen Coronation and a tour of the
garages and a lap around the track in your own car.
500 Festival Rookie Run and Kids' Day
Noon - Third Sunday in May
Location: Monument Circle downtown
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
For the seventh year, kids age 13 and under can be a winner at
the Bank One 500 Festival Rookie Run. A non-competitive fun
run that complements the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival
Mini-Marathon, the Rookie Run is a great way for kids to stay
physically fit.
For more info on the Marathon, Kids Run, Parade, and 500
Princesses, go to www.500festival.com
Noon - Third Sunday in May
Location: Monument Circle downtown
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
For the seventh year, kids age 13 and under can be a winner at
the Bank One 500 Festival Rookie Run. A non-competitive fun
run that complements the Indianapolis Life 500 Festival
Mini-Marathon, the Rookie Run is a great way for kids to stay
physically fit.
For more info on the Marathon, Kids Run, Parade, and 500
Princesses, go to www.500festival.com
Front Row Party
Tuesday before race weekend
Location: Average Joe's Pub in Broadripple
Party for the drivers who qualify on the front row. Invitation
Tuesday before race weekend
Location: Average Joe's Pub in Broadripple
Party for the drivers who qualify on the front row. Invitation
Free CARB DAY Concert at the Speedway
Held the Friday before Race Day, about 4 o'clock, after the pit
stop competition at a stage in the infield.
Held the Friday before Race Day, about 4 o'clock, after the pit
stop competition at a stage in the infield.
Rally in the Alley
A free CARB DAY Concert located downtown at Meridian
Street and Jackson Street by Ike & Jonesys.
Begins at 5 p.m.
A free CARB DAY Concert located downtown at Meridian
Street and Jackson Street by Ike & Jonesys.
Begins at 5 p.m.
500 Festival Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. Friday before Race Day
Location: American Legion Mall, Meridian St. and St. Clair st.,
Indianapolis
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
11:00 a.m. Friday before Race Day
Location: American Legion Mall, Meridian St. and St. Clair st.,
Indianapolis
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
The 500 Snakepit Ball
6:00 p.m. Friday before Race Day
Location: The Indiana Roof ballroom
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
This high-energy blacktie “preferred” gala takes place the night
before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom,
downtown Indianapolis, uniting race fans and celebrities for a
spectacular dinner and official race eve party.
6:00 p.m. Friday before Race Day
Location: The Indiana Roof ballroom
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
This high-energy blacktie “preferred” gala takes place the night
before the Indianapolis 500 at the Indiana Roof Ballroom,
downtown Indianapolis, uniting race fans and celebrities for a
spectacular dinner and official race eve party.
IPALCO 500 Festival Parade
Noon Saturday - the day before the Race
Location: Downtown
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
$15.50 or $30 for Reviewing Stand seating.
The 500 Festival Parade attracts more than 250,000
spectators along its route and features the race drivers who
qualify for the Indy 500, over 100 floats, bands, and special
units. I've got a map of the parade route. Click HERE to view it.
Seats are available by getting tickets in advance, call
TicketMaster.
Noon Saturday - the day before the Race
Location: Downtown
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
$15.50 or $30 for Reviewing Stand seating.
The 500 Festival Parade attracts more than 250,000
spectators along its route and features the race drivers who
qualify for the Indy 500, over 100 floats, bands, and special
units. I've got a map of the parade route. Click HERE to view it.
Seats are available by getting tickets in advance, call
TicketMaster.
Indianapolis 500 Victory Dinner
Memorial Day
Location: Indy Motor Speedway
Contact: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (317) 481-8500
The race drivers who participated in the Indianapolis 500-Mile
Race are recognized and awarded prize money during the
Victory Dinner. You have to have reservation weeks ahead.
Televised. $75 tickets.
Memorial Day
Location: Indy Motor Speedway
Contact: Indianapolis Motor Speedway (317) 481-8500
The race drivers who participated in the Indianapolis 500-Mile
Race are recognized and awarded prize money during the
Victory Dinner. You have to have reservation weeks ahead.
Televised. $75 tickets.
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Indianapolis 500 Community Day
Wednesday before Race Weekend
Location: Indy Motor Speedway
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
Lap the raceway in your own car!
Tour the IRL car transport trailers.
Visit Pit Lane and watch Pit Stop practice of real crews.
Get autographs from Pro Series drivers and past champions.
Take a Victory Circle photo—just like you’re the winner in a car
with a trophy, a wreath, a princess and a glass of milk!
Tour suites and the official timing & scoring area in the pagoda.
See an amazing (and huge!) LEGO® replica of the entire
Speedway.
Enjoy live music, entertainment and video games!.
Admission to the Hall of Fame museum is free!
Wednesday before Race Weekend
Location: Indy Motor Speedway
Contact: Indy Festivals, Inc. (317) 636-4556
Lap the raceway in your own car!
Tour the IRL car transport trailers.
Visit Pit Lane and watch Pit Stop practice of real crews.
Get autographs from Pro Series drivers and past champions.
Take a Victory Circle photo—just like you’re the winner in a car
with a trophy, a wreath, a princess and a glass of milk!
Tour suites and the official timing & scoring area in the pagoda.
See an amazing (and huge!) LEGO® replica of the entire
Speedway.
Enjoy live music, entertainment and video games!.
Admission to the Hall of Fame museum is free!
Auto Racing Memorabilia Show
May 22-23 In the "Our Land Pavilion" at the State Fairgrounds.
IRL & CART Team booths, Driver appearances, Programs,
photos, posters, tickets, books, die-cast cars, etc
Visit their Website
May 22-23 In the "Our Land Pavilion" at the State Fairgrounds.
IRL & CART Team booths, Driver appearances, Programs,
photos, posters, tickets, books, die-cast cars, etc
Visit their Website
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Professional Athlete Party at the Conrad Hilton
May 22nd - $30 - Hosted by Moves Magazine
May 22nd - $30 - Hosted by Moves Magazine
Party Like a Race Star
May 24 - Post race party at the Conrad Hilton featuring the
Ballas Hough Band, fronted by "Dancing With the Stars"
dancers Mark Ballas and Derek Hough. $30 per ticket.
There is also a Pre-race party at the Hilton on May 23 that
may feature Playboy Playmates.
May 24 - Post race party at the Conrad Hilton featuring the
Ballas Hough Band, fronted by "Dancing With the Stars"
dancers Mark Ballas and Derek Hough. $30 per ticket.
There is also a Pre-race party at the Hilton on May 23 that
may feature Playboy Playmates.
Centennial Hot Air Balloon Races
The public is invited to attend the May 1st-2ndevening balloon
"glows," as well as the launch of the 100 Years Race on
Sunday morning, all of which are free and will take place in
the IMS infield. Public parking will be available in the IMS
infield, and guests should plan to enter IMS via the Gate 2
tunnel on 16th Street.
The public is invited to attend the May 1st-2ndevening balloon
"glows," as well as the launch of the 100 Years Race on
Sunday morning, all of which are free and will take place in
the IMS infield. Public parking will be available in the IMS
infield, and guests should plan to enter IMS via the Gate 2
tunnel on 16th Street.