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500 Festival Parade set to get underway Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – While the big race quickly approaching, there are many activities planned around the “greatest spectacle in racing.”

One of those special events planned around the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 is the 500 Festival Parade.

The parade, celebrating the historic race happening at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, gets underway Saturday.

Dick Wolfsie stopped by Saturday morning to get a look at some of the floats and talk to parade organizers.

To watch the segments of the parade preparations, click on the videos.