City of Indianapolis

Indianapolis is the capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County. The larger combined statistical area has a population approaching 2 million residents (1,939,349). Indianapolis is the third largest city in the Midwest after Chicago and Detroit.

At the center of Indianapolis is the One-Mile Square, bounded by East, West, North, and South Streets. Four diagonal streets pass through the corners of the Square but stop one to five blocks (depending on the street) before reaching the Circle. Nearly all of the streets in the One-Mile Square are named after U.S. states.

Indianapolis enjoys a moderate climate with warm summers and cool weather during the winter months. The Indianapolis seasons of spring and autumn are usually pleasant, with temperatures reaching around 18°C / 65°F.

Indianapolis prides itself on its rich cultural heritage. The city has designated several areas as "Cultural Districts": Broad Ripple Village, Massachusetts Avenue, Fountain Square, The Wholesale District, The Canal & White River State Park, and Indiana Avenue. At the center of Indianapolis is Monument Circle, a traffic circle at the intersection of Meridian and Market Streets, featuring the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. Monument Circle is in the shadow of Indiana's tallest skyscraper, the Chase Tower.

A five-block plaza at the intersection of Meridian and Vermont surrounding a large memorial dedicated to Hoosiers who have fought in American wars. The monument is modeled after the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus and is 210 feet tall. Blue lights on the side of the building between the columns make it easy to spot. The national headquarters of the American Legion is immediately north of the Memorial.

Beginning in 1999 the city became host to the annual Indy Jazz Festival. The festival is a three day event held in Military Park near the canal. Past stars have included B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Hornsby, Bela Fleck & The Flecktones, Kool and the Gang, Ray Charles, The Temptations, Dave Brubeck, Emmylou Harris, Chris Isaak, Jonny Lang, Norah Jones and regional and local favorites.

 

 

 

Every May Indianapolis holds the 500 Festival, a month of events culminating in the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade the day before the running of the Indianapolis 500.

The Circle City Classic is one of America’s top historically African-American college football tournaments. The football game is the showcase event of an entire weekend.

Perhaps the largest of Indianapolis' ethnic and cultural heritage festivals is the Summer Celebration held by Indiana Black Expo. This ten-day national event highlights the contributions of African Americans to US society and culture and provides educational, entertainment, and networking opportunities from around the country.

St. Joan of Arc school holds a French Market every September with raffles, food, live music, and free admission.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church hosts a Greek Festival the Friday and Saturday after Labor Day in September.

Indy Irish Festival is an annual event in the middle of every September.

An Italian festival is held annually in early June at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Indianapolis is the home of the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association, the Indiana Fever of the Women's National Basketball Association, and the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. 

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