Fans are joyful that 135,000 people can once again attend the Indianapolis 500. But much of the traditional entertainment around the race hasn t returned to its pre-pandemic form.
Some events are postponed or made invite-only, some are canceled altogether and others have been recalibrated to meet race fans where they live. Here s a look at what s going on with the Indy 500 Festival Parade, Carb Day and Snake Pit concerts, Off the Grid and Rev.
500 Festival Parade
The reverse parade is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of the traditional gathering downtown for the AES 500 Festival Parade, all 33 starting drivers will cruise through Indianapolis neighborhoods May 29.
Residents at Wheeler Mission, an Indianapolis faith-based homeless shelter, were in for a treat on Monday. Author: Mary Milz Updated: 7:58 PM EDT May 3, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Residents at Wheeler Mission, an Indianapolis faith-based homeless shelter, were treated to a special lunch Monday. Their meals were provided by four local chefs from different restaurants who each made their signature sandwiches.
Huse Culinary chef Michael Christensen served up steak burger sliders, while Gallery Pastry Bar chef Ben Hardy made butcher s sandwiches - with capicola, salami, giardiniera, greens and smoked gouda.
Neal Brown has owned several eateries and his latest, One Trick Pony, often donates food to Wheeler Mission. On Monday he made his special cheeseburgers. He was pleased to not only prepare the food but to serve it.