Overview
Adding Color to Downtown Indy Since 1957!
The Lucas Oil 500 Festival Parade will kick off at 11:45 am, with the Parade stepping off at noon. This beloved race-weekend tradition will showcase spectacular floats, giant balloons, marching bands from across the nation, celebrities, local heroes, and the 33 INDYCAR drivers preparing for the Indy 500 the following day.
From its earliest years to today, the Parade has remained a cherished part of race weekend, uniting generations of fans in downtown Indianapolis.
Founded in 1957, the 500 Festival is a not-for-profit organization that produces more than 50 life-enriching events and programs while celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500® and fostering a positive impact on the city of Indianapolis and state of Indiana. One of the largest festivals in the nation, each year more than half a million people attend an event or program produced by the 500 Festival. Since its founding, the 500 Festival has contributed more than $500 million in economic value to Indianapolis.
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