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Indy 500 Porch Parties

Porch Party

Porch Parties are an incredibly popular part of the Indy 500 celebration and serve as a great example of the community spirit this city has for the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. In collaboration with the Harrison Center, race fans are encouraged to show what “This is May” means by hosting a fun racing-themed Porch Party that helps neighbors connect, build local communities and celebrate the spirit of the Indianapolis 500.  Show off your Hoosier pride and encourage your local neighborhood to embrace the energy of the Month of May! 

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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. CHECK BACK SOON ON HOW YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE 2025 PORCH PARTY DECORATION CONTEST.

2024 Winning Homes

A yard heavily decorated with an Indianapolis Motor Speedway theme including a main gate
Many Indianapolis Motor Speedway decorations including flags and signs on the front porch of a white house
A front-yard recreation of the original Gate 1 from Indianapolis Motor Speedway

PORCH PARTY MAP

Bookmark this map! It will serve as your official digital guide so you can easily find locations celebrating the Indy 500 and drive through local neighborhoods to share in our community’s celebration of the Month of May. New, incredibly designed homes and yards will be added throughout the month.

Frequently Asked Questions

In essence, it’s what “This is May” is all about! In 2014, the Harrison Center began encouraging people to gather on their porches with friends and neighbors, to share food and drink, and to help cultivate a sense of community in our urban neighborhoods. Since that time, the popularity of "porching" has soared. In 2016, through a partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Porch Party movement grew to include the entire state of Indiana, and hundreds have joined in the fun.

1. Pick a day to host your porch party.
2. Invite friends, family & neighbors.
3. Decorate to show off your Indy 500 pride.
4. Prepare food & drinks.
5. Listen - Get excited for this year’s race by jamming out to the artists who will be performing at IMS on Race Weekend

Be sure to register by filling out the form featured in the Porch Party map, which will launch in May. Note: the map will be updated weekly to include all homes celebrating the Indy 500.

Just make sure your home is racing themed and exemplifies the spirit of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indianapolis 500 and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES!

If you want to get involved with a Porch Party or have any questions, please contact IMS at  community@brickyard.com.