The Indianapolis 500 Mile Race
"The Greatest Spectacle in Racing"
Since the inaugural race in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has become steeped in rich tradition, one of the most alluring aspects of "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."
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Here is the history to some of the most popular and enduring traditions of the Indianapolis 500.
500 Festival Parade
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Mini Marathon
The 500 Festival Parade took place for the first time in 1957. It, and several other related activities, largely came about following a series of newspaper editorials by local columnists over a two- or three-year period, who had witnessed the several-day celebration in advance of the Kentucky Derby.
"Back Home Again in Indiana"
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