On Saturday, May 27, 2013, more than 200,000 packed the streets of downtown Indianapolis to watch the 500 Festival Parade that preluded the Indianapolis 500.
As a part of the procession, drivers waved to fans and signed autographs, marching bands performed, and many floats passed by the cheering spectators. In addition, the IUPUI cheerleaders also participated in the parade.
Held on May 2, IU Indianapolis hosted its 12th annual Jagapalooza celebration. Student celebrated the end of the spring semester with carnival rides, games, free merch, food stands and more. The event is planned and run by the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) and supported by the Division of Student Affairs (DSA).
On Sept. 28 IU hosted it's 16th annual Regatta and first post IUPUI split. Student participated in canoe races, games, a dog costume contest and voted to crown this year's Regatta royalty.
IUI hosts Battleships competition on Sept. 24 to raise money for the Herman B. Wells Research Center. Battleships is a competition hosted by Jagathon every year during the week leading up to Regatta.