The 500 Festival Parade
Held on Saturday, just before the race 500 miles, electrified the streets of downtown Indianapolis, as the stars of Indy with other celebrities from all over the country and around the world to celebrate the world's largest spectacle in racing. This parade is an annual event in Indianapolis since 1957.
The 500 Festival Parade balloons features popular cartoon characters, marching bands, dance groups, theme nightsSchwimmer, 33 Indy 500 Festival Princesses, popular star and the intrepid young race car driver, of course. Watch your favorite movie star or musical artist. See and be seen. Saturday before the world's most famous motor race, this is the place to be. The event will also be transferred to Indianapolis WISH TV-8 TV.
The atmosphere is family planning. Enjoy the organizers of the parade always sure to entertain the whole family can offer, especially the youngerFans. The parade starts at noon, but be sure to arrive early for this event will draw over 300,000 fans and if you have not booked a seat reserved on the roadside view of the premises are free Finders Keepers.
Former Grand Marshals include Jimmy Stewart, President, Walter Cronkite, Gerald Ford, Vice President Dan Quayle, Mickey and Minnie. The Grand Marshal for 2010 is expected to go on or about May 1, 2010, are announced.
The parade route starts atthe intersection of Pennsylvania and North streets, leading to the south of Washington Street, turn right (west) on Washington Street one block to Meridian Street, turn right (north) and continue until 11th Street, where the ends parade route. The streets will be closed the morning of the move from Illinois to the west of Delaware in the east, and from 16 North Street to Washington Street to the south. The roads closed at 6:00 clock starts, so plan your route carefully to avoid these areas.Tribune and parking spaces are available and protected with the purchase of a ticket. Tickets for adults can be purchased for $ 18.00 for reserved seats or $ 14.50 for reserved seating bleachers. Special wheelchairs can be provided, if at the time of the appointment of the tickets.
Tips that you may fine useful:
1. The sale of tickets for the parade in advance. Unlike most parades, Indy 500 Festival Parade tickets required. These are easilyavailable through many online ticket sales and this event regularly.
2. Making travel plans to arrive in Indianapolis. If you are lucky to live within driving distance of the city, it is easier for you. If flying, book as early as possible, because this is the busiest weekend Indy for sale and most of the flights. If you can not get a flight, check for flights to neighboring airports such as Chicago and Louisville.
3. Fix a hotel room in advance. As theFlights, hotels in the area will be slightly less than Indianapolis. The longer the track you are trying to find a room, the harder it is. Be prepared to drive a bit 'to get a festival.
4. Be on time for the day parade. Round up your family soon, and scouts from the front row to watch the festivities. Are advised to arrive several hours before the start of the parade. This leads us to ...
5. Bring chairs and a snack. Do not forget to water.Indianapolis usually has good weather this time of year and the first time that the movement offers great people watching. Once you find a place, sit back and wait for the action.
