Overview
The net proceeds from Circle City Classic help support youth initiatives for each organization. Since 1984, over $1 milllion in scholarships have been awarded to deserving youth who attend colleges and universities. Additionally, each year the Classic's educational partner, the Indianapolis Black Alumni Council, host an educational college fair that exposes over 2,500 youth to colleges and universities with scholarship opportunities exceeding $3 million.
People travel to Indianapolis annually to experience this exciting weekend...a weekend that brings mega-superstars to the Circle City to perform at concerts and comedy shows...a weekend where African-American heroes and legends are honored...a weekend that features a spectacular parade unmatched by any...a weekend that features HBCU band programs and their contributions to HBCU culture during meticulous performances and showmanship inside Lucas Oil Stadium...a weekend that celebrates African-American cultural excellence and educational achievement while showcasing the tradition and quality of America's historically black colleges and universities.