IPL Festival 500 Parade

IPL Festival 500 Parade

The Indianapolis 500 begins with the annual IPL 500 Parade held the day before the race. Nationally-known celebrities, costumed characters, marching bands, patriotic units, specialty units, spectacular floats and giant helium balloons fill the streets to celebrate the world's largest single-day sporting event. The Parade will be telecast live on WISH-TV 8 and on VERSUS Cable Network. More than 300,000 spectators will rev up for race weekend by watching the pageantry and larger-than-life floats light up the city.

IPL Festival 500 Parade
Festival Events

The IPL 500 Festival celebrates over fifty years of racing history. Enjoy the fanfare that builds up to this historic race, including driver expos and interactive exhibits.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame houses some of racing’s most important history and memorabilia. With over seventy-five cars on permanent display, your student group will enjoy an afternoon of interactive racing history.

Indiana Historical Society

Home of the Wright Brothers, David Letterman and James Dean, our nation’s 19th state is rich in innovators and rebels. Explore the history of the region and its people in this wonderful museum.

Indianapolis Zoo

The Indianapolis Zoo is a beautiful sixty-four acre facility. Your student group can enjoy dolphins, botanical gardens and the numerous ecosystems on display.

NCAA Hall of Champions

The NCAA Hall of Champions is a monument to athletes at their finest. Your group can explore the rich history of collegiate sports at this state-of-art facility.

Day 1
- Arrive in Indianapolis
- Breakfast
- Indianapolis Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
- Lunch
- Rehearsal
- Dinner

Day 2
- Early Breakfast
- Indianapolis 500 Festival Events
- Parade and Performance
- Lunch
- Indianapolis 500 Festival Events
- Dinner

Day 3
- Breakfast
- Indianapolis Zoo
- Lunch
- Prepare for Home

Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

  
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