Circle City Classic weekend kicks off with pep rally and community day

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Circle City Classic brings a jam-packed weekend full of events back to Indianapolis to celebrate its 37th year. Every year the event is centered around cultural excellence and educational achievement while highlighting America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The week kicked off with the crowning of the new Miss Circle City Classic, Kiersten Fisher, the winner of eight contestants in this year’s Circle City Classic Coronation pageant.

This year, Kentucky State University and Benedict College will have their schools, bands and football teams in the spotlight at Lucas Oil Stadium after the classic parade. Also back this year are live music and comedy performances, a day party, a college fair and more.

Click here for the rundown of all the Circle City Classic events.