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Black · Festival · Indianapolis, Indiana

Circle City Classic

2027 dates not announced yet · usually September

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About Circle City Classic

An annual HBCU football weekend in Indianapolis with a downtown parade of floats and marching bands, a Battle of the Bands and a game at Lucas Oil Stadium. The 2026 edition was billed as the 42nd annual.

What to expect

Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.

Circle City Classic has included parade, floats and marching bands, battle of the bands and hbcu football game.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held September 25-26, 2026.

  • Parade
  • Floats and marching bands
  • Battle of the Bands
  • HBCU football game

Where it happens

Circle City Classic is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is one of 8 cultural festivals in Indiana on this calendar.

Map centered on Indianapolis. The organizer lists Lucas Oil Stadium.Directions

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Questions about Circle City Classic

When is Circle City Classic 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held September 25-26, 2026.
Where is Circle City Classic held?
Circle City Classic takes place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
What happens at Circle City Classic?
Events have included: parade, floats and marching bands, battle of the bands, hbcu football game.
Who organizes Circle City Classic?
Circle City Classic is organized by Indiana Black Expo. Their official site is circlecityclassic.com.
What other cultural festivals are near Indianapolis?
The closest others on this calendar are Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts in Indianapolis, IN (same city); Asian Fest in Indianapolis, IN (same city); Eiteljorg Dia de Muertos Community Celebration in Indianapolis, IN (same city).

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