The 2016 KeyBank 500 Festival Snakepit Ball will be platinum-selling pop group, Walk Off The Earth.
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Line up Announced for the 2014 IPL 500 Festival Parade
The IPL 500 Festival Parade, scheduled for Saturday, May 24 at noon in downtown Indianapolis, will once again feature a diverse line-up of celebrities. The legendary Jim Nabors will be the Honorary Grand Marshal and Michael Feinstein and Ronan Tynan will headline the Parade’s opening entertainment. US Olympians Gracie Gold, Nick Goepper and Steve Langton, […]
Michael Feinstein to perform original song “Get the Rush” at IPL 500 Festival Parade
Internationally renowned entertainer, singer and songwriter, Michael Feinstein co-wrote and recorded an original song, “Get the Rush”, for the IPL 500 Festival Parade. The song was co-written with Amanda Green and will be performed at the Parade by Feinstein on May 24, 2014. Michael Feinstein, two-time Emmy and five-time Grammy Award-nominated entertainer is known as “The Ambassador of […]
500 Festival Generated $19.7 Million in Economic Impact in 2013
The 500 Festival announced today that a recent economic impact study revealed the 500 Festival events generate a significant tangible economic impact on the city of Indianapolis each year. In 2013, this amounted to $19.7 million in financial impact, including $5.5 million of direct spending by out-of-area visitors. Each year hundreds of thousands of people from […]
500 Festival Announces First Round of 2014 Celebrities
What do the Olympics, the movie “Grease” and Irish Tenors have in common? They will all be represented at 500 Festival events and programs this May. Gracie Gold, U.S. Figure Skater, Olivia Newton-John, Grammy winner and world- renowned performer, and Ronan Tynan, Irish Tenor, have all agreed to be a part of this year’s festivities. […]
500 Festival wins 23 awards from the International Festival & Events Association
The 500 Festival announced today it earned 23 industry honors from the International Festival and Events Association (IFEA). Earning top honors, the 500 Festival secured a Silver Grand Pinnacle, meaning it was recognized one of the best festivals in the world. In addition, this marks the fifth consecutive year that a 500 Festival event has […]
Registration is open for the 2014 500 Festival Princess Program
Registration is now open for the 2014 500 Festival Princess Program. The application is available and may be submitted online via the 500 Festival’s website, www.500festival.com, now through Friday, January 3, 2014. Becoming a 500 Festival Princess is an experience of a lifetime. The 2014 Princesses will serve as ambassadors of the 500 Festival, the 2014 Indianapolis 500® and […]
500 Festival Names Bob Bryant as New President and CEO
The 500 Festival announced today that Bob Bryant has been named the 500 Festival’s fourth President and CEO. Bryant brings 20 years of experience creating brand-defining successes and significant revenue growth in categories including events, sports, broadcast, motorsports, entertainment, consumer products, retail and online. Bryant will assume his new role on June 10, 2013. Bryant currently […]
Ball State student Allison Jacob crowned 2013 500 Festival Queen
The 500 Festival announced today that Allison Jacob of Indianapolis was crowned the 2013 500 Festival Queen at the Breakfast at the Brickyard, presented by ProLiance Energy, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway®. Jacob is a junior at Ball State University where she is majoring in Public Relations and Communication. She is one of 33 […]
Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day and Rookie Run this Saturday
Chase 500 Festival Kids’ Day, the state’s largest free outdoor festival for children, will take place from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 11, 2013. Families can interact with local mascots, race mini cars, bounce in giant inflatables and create arts and crafts. Children can also visit with nationally-known characters and make sashes with […]