More About 500 Festival Parade
One of the original 500 Festival events, the AES 500 Festival Parade is one of the nation’s largest, most-respected parades, consistently earning national acclaim alongside the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. More than 200,000 people will line the streets of downtown Indianapolis to experience the larger-than-life floats, giant helium balloons, celebrities and dignitaries, award-winning bands, and all 33 drivers competing in the Indy 500.
Mark your calendars for the 500 Festival Parade, set to take place on Saturday, May 23, in downtown Indianapolis. Festivities kick off at 11:45am, and the parade begins at noon. The Parade will be televised live for the Indianapolis market on WTHR, Channel 13. You can also catch a rebroadcast at 7:00pm on Saturday, May 23, on WTHR+.
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Mark your calendars for the 500 Festival Parade, set to take place on Saturday, May 23, in downtown Indianapolis. Festivities kick off at 11:45am, and the parade begins at noon. The Parade will be televised live for the Indianapolis market on WTHR, Channel 13. You can also catch a rebroadcast at 7:00pm on Saturday, May 23, on WTHR+.
For more information, please visit Click for Details
Date & Time
May 23, 2026
11:45am
Location
Monument Circle
1 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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