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The parade featured floats, balloons, marching bands, local celebrities, and the 33 drivers from the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500.

Purdue University has welcomed race fans home again for the Indianapolis 500 each year for more than a century. Over the years, Purdue alumni and students have represented the university at the race in many ways. Purdue’s involvement began in 1919, when the Purdue “All American” Marching Band became the first band to perform as part of the day’s ceremonies. Over time, Boilermakers’ enthusiasm and involvement in the sport has only grown — from the pre-race parade to the pits.

Melissa Aceves earned a degree in community health. She was selected to serve as queen from the field of 33 Indiana 500 Festival princesses.

For over a century, Purdue University has been welcoming race fans back home again and again to the Indy 500.

On Saturday, the 2022 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen was crowned during a traditional spin-of-the-wheel at the annual Fillies Derby Ball.