May 13 Tourism Expo

Mayor Ballard and City Officials Kickoff Summer
by Showcasing
International/Ethnic Festivals and
Other Summer Tourism Offerings

Indy's Hometown Tourism Expo to Draw Local and Regional Visitors

WHAT
As the summer travel season launches, city leaders are responding. Representatives from the city's various international and ethnic festivals, along with local attractions, hotels, event and other festival organizers, restaurants and other representatives will be on hand to share info on what's to do in Indy this summer.

"Indy's Hometown Tourism Expo featuring Toro Fast Track Race on the Circle" will help locals become well-informed ambassadors for the city's many ethnic festivals and tourism offerings, enabling them to make vacation plans in Indy with friends and family. Tourism and Festival leaders will offer information, deals, giveaways and other enticements in order to stimulate local patronage of all there is to do in Indy. Local residents are encouraged to come out and enjoy zoo animals, street performers, dueling pianos, racecars and more. Win fabulous prizes, including hotel stays, admission to museums, tickets to great Indianapolis events and enjoy some free Red Bull and more.

WHO
Enjoy Hometown Tourism Representatives from area cultural institutions, ethic festivals, restaurants, hotels, parks, events, etc.

WHEN
Tuesday May 13, 2008
10:30 a.m. - Press Event with Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and area Festival and Tourism Officials - in front of Hilbert Circle Theatre
10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Public Expo all around the Circle
12 noon - Toro Fast Track Race on the Circle hosted by WIBC 93.1 FM

WHERE
Monument Circle