Events in Indianapolis

Indianapolis --the Circle City is located in the state of Indiana sharing the same name as its state. The name of the city is actually a combination of two words Indiana and Polis; Indiana being the name of the state while ?polis' means city in Greek language. It is the largest city in the state and has a strong economy based on manufacturing, finance, healthcare and tourism. This city is also a very active participant in various conventions and sports events including the Indianapolis 500m race. The NCAA basketball tournaments are also a source of excitement in the city. Indianapolis was initially located on White River Edge and was always the land of native Americans. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument located right in the heart of the city is a reminder of the rich war history of Indianapolis. This neoclassical monument was built in the fond memory of American Revolutionaries known as the Hoosiers. It was designed by Bruno Schmitz is 87m tall and was composed of oolite limestone accompanied with bronze. The basement of this monument has a Civil War Museum highlighting the role of Indiana in the American Civil War.

The War Memorial Plaza designed after Mausoleum of Maussollos is another monument in the series of war mementos. This five block landmark also honors the Hoosiers who fought for the America. The Medal of Honor Memorial, USS Indianapolis Memorial and Landmark for Peace Memorial are some of the notable war commemoratives in the city. Indianapolis depending majorly on tourism is an exciting city with vivid art and cultural legacy. The city is one of the largest monumental reservoirs in America. The city has been divided into six cultural districts with each territory carrying a tale of its own. The Broad Ripple Village, Massachusetts Avenue, Fountain Square, The Wholesale District, Canal and White River State Park and Indiana Avenue are the names of these six districts. A cultural trail called the Indianapolis Cultural Trial interconnects the whole city including all the downtown districts.

The cultural city of Indiana is along with its exciting monuments is also a very vibrant city with a lot of festivals and celebrations going on all year long. The Indianapolis has a large number of fairs dedicated to the entertainment making it a centre of music. The Drum Corps International is one of the major musical events held in the region. The Music for All, The American Pianists' Association, Indy Jazz Festival, Indy's Official Musical Ambassadors, Inergy, The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis and The Percussive Arts Society are few of the musical events held in the city. The Indiana Black Expo is a ten day summer festival held in the city. This festival highlights the achievement of Afro- American in every walk of life and is one of the most prevalent cultural heritage festivals. The list of arts and cultural festivals held in Indianapolis is so long that it would not let you have a single dull moment. To witness the excitement of this city pack your bags and get the Indianapolis Tickets to the next flight.