41st Anniversary

Join us in celebrating 41 years of incredible impact in Indiana and beyond with two outstanding HBCUs and their leaders on Friday, September 26th from 8:00 to 11:00pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm.

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Celebrating Our Purpose & Our Partners

Join us in celebrating 41 years of extraordinary impact of the Circle City Classic®, exposing youth to Historically Black Colleges and Universities and post-secondary educational institutions. We will honor the leaders of this year’s Circle City Classic® universities, Morgan State University and Miles College.

IBE’s 41st Anniversary Circle City Classic® President’s Reception Gala will take place on Friday, September 26th in the Indiana Roof Ballroom. All proceeds from the Gala benefit the Circle City Classic® Scholarship fund which has awarded over $5 million in scholarships since 1984.

Dr. David Kwabena Wilson

President – Morgan State University

Bobbie Knight

President – Miles College President

Sponsorship Opportunities

If you would like to learn more about Title sponsorship, Presenting sponsorship, Co-Sponsorship, and Table sponsorship, please get in touch with Lakisha Crawford at (317) 925-2702 or lcrawford@indianablackexpo.com.

Ticket Prices & Information

This celebratory event offers multiple ways to experience the evening and contribute to our Circle City Classic® Scholarship Program.

Each gala ticket includes dinner, a cash bar. The event is on Friday, September 26th at 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm (doors open at 7:00 pm) at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, 140 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.

Tables

$2,500 VIP Table – This package includes a 10-person table at the gala, a Meet & Greet and ten $50 premium football game tickets.
$1,500 Premium Table – This package includes a 10-person table at the gala, ten $30 reserved seat football game tickets.
$1,000 Standard Table – This package includes a 10-person table at the gala, ten $20 general admission football game tickets.

Individual Tickets

$150 VIP Ticket
$100 Premium Ticket
$75 Standard Ticket

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Individual tickets may be purchased for the Gala; however, there is a minimum order of two tickets.

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Parking Options for the Gala

The Indiana Roof Ballroom’s entrance is on Washington Street through the Indiana Repertory Theater Building.

Claypool – Court Street Garage
Located in the Embassy Suites, the Claypool – Court Street Garage is attached to the Indiana Roof Ballroom and is accessible from Washington and Capitol Streets. The Washington Street entrance is the best entrance to use as sometimes the Capitol Street entrance is closed. Those who are staying overnight at the hotel, can park in the garage for the overnight fee.

Circle Centre Mall Garages
The Sun Garage is accessible from Washington Street. It is just steps away from the front door of the Indiana Roof Ballroom or accessible through the Arts Garden.

The World Garage
Located on Maryland Street just one block south of the Indiana Roof Ballroom behind the Hyatt. In inclement weather, you may use the bridge into the Hyatt and walk through the Arts Garden without going outside.
Please note: The Arts Garden access closes at 9:45 pm.

Metered Parking
Metered Parking is also available. Meter operations are Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 11 pm. The parking meters accept credit card payments in addition to coins and phone payments.

The Future is Bright

Youth Ticket Sponsorship

You can help send a local youth to the both the Education Day College Fair AND the Circle City Classic ® game by sponsoring youth tickets. The Education Day College Fair, a powerful educational experience designed to motivate African-American youth to improve their educational outcomes and pursue post-secondary education.The greater the attendance, the greater the number of scholarships that are provided to Hoosier high school students as the proceeds benefit the Circle City Classic® Scholarship Fund.

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