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Indy 500 Porch Parties

Porch Party

Porch Parties are an annual tradition that bring neighbors and race fans together in celebration of the Indianapolis 500. Race fans are encouraged to demonstrate what “This is May” means to them by hosting racing-themed gatherings and outfitting their gathering spaces in the spirit of the Indianapolis 500 through checkered flags, odes to Indy 500 traditions and Indianapolis Motor Speedway icons. It’s not just about porches; we invite race fans to decorate their balconies, garages, bars, or anywhere that they gather friends and family, to celebrate the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

The contest opens on April 21st, so stay tuned for more updates.

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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.