Designation of civic sponsored special events.
Indianapolis-Marion County Revised Code § 986-104
in effectSec. 986-104. - Designation of civic sponsored special events.
(a) Each year, the following events shall be designated as civic sponsored special events under this article:
(1) The 500-Mile Race Festival;
(2) The Indiana Black Expo concert;
(3) The St. Patrick's Day Parade;
(4) The Circle City Classic Parade;
(5) The Circle of Lights;
(6) The Indiana State Fair;
(7) The Original Farmer's Market at the Indianapolis City Market; and
(8) Indy Pride
(b) The following events shall be designated as civic sponsored special events under this article during any year in which they are to be held in the city:
(1) National Collegiate Athletic Association championship contests and all official related events;
(2) National Football League Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, draft and all official related events;
(3) Big Ten Conference championship contests and all official related events;
(4) National Basketball Association Finals or All-Star activities and all official related events; and
(5) Women's National Basketball Association Finals or All-Star activities and all official related events.
(c) In the interest of retaining the ability to attract additional events to the city, the mayor shall have the authority to designate additional events as civic sponsored special events at his or her sole discretion.
(G.O. 33, 2011, § 8; G.O. 58, 2018, § 3)
Source: Consolidated City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Revised Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/in/indianapolis_-_marion_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIVBUCORELI_CH986SPEV_ARTIINGE_S986-104DECISPSPEVFetched: 10/27/2026