Circle City Classic

03/28/2026

It’s time to bring that HBCU energy to the streets of Indy! 🥁✨

Join us for the 42nd Anniversary of the Circle City Classic® Parade! We’re looking for the best bands, drill teams, Greek orgs, and community groups to showcase their excellence.

📅 Parade Date: Sept 26, 2026
⏰ Apply By: April 19, 2026

🔗 to apply: https://bit.ly/CCC26Parade

03/20/2026

👑 Calling the Class of 2027! 🎓
The legacy is waiting for you! We are celebrating 40 years of the Circle City Classic® Coronation, and the search for our next queen is officially on.

This isn’t just a crown—it’s a sisterhood, a platform, and a major boost for your future. We are awarding scholarships for our winner and runners-up:
• Winner: $5,000 scholarship
• 1st Runner-Up: $3,000 scholarship
• 2nd Runner-Up: $2,000 scholarship

📢 How to get involved:
• Applications are LIVE: Open now through April 3, 2026.
• The Meeting: Make sure a representative (you or someone for you!) is at the mandatory info meeting on April 18.

The Link: bit.ly/2026MissCCC or the 🔗 in our bio

Tag a Class of 2027 young lady who has the grace, the grades, and the heart to be our next Miss Circle City Classic®!

03/17/2026

We aren’t missing a beat! You know we’re an organization that stays working 365 days a year, and in the midst of it all, we are gearing up for the 40th Miss Circle City Classic®.

We couldn’t be more excited to hit this milestone and continue impacting the lives of so many young ladies. If you know a standout young lady in the , tag them below! 👑

This is a true —a transformational experience to kick off their high school graduation journey with the opportunity to earn scholarship dollars. 🎓

Applications go live March 20th. Link will be on our bio. Save the date!

10/11/2025

During IBE’s Circle City Classic® , we turned the spotlight on a powerful group of entrepreneurs who are building legacy and securing the bag through the Black Business Training Institute (BBTI).

These visionaries received BBTI business grants to help take their brands and dreams to the next level.

Congratulations to our 2025 BBTI Grant Recipients:
Martin Turnman – Making It Together
Jessica Armstead – Yoni Shield LLC
Tekiah Tunstall – Preferred Solutions
Lauren Harden – Body Mechanic Health & Wellness
Jonathan Warren – Market Square Popcorn (Prior Cohort)
Nola Wilson – Hair Hub LLC
Brittany Wayman – Soul Coaching LLC
Kayla Howell – Sweetener LLC
Xaverya Hobbs – Zxent Photography
Raven Carter – Bag-Ish LLC
Teisha Belton – Unlimited Credential
Sharaye Guy – She Vision LLC
Kiana Glover – KGS Nailz Beauty Bar LLC

From wellness to creativity, beauty to business, these entrepreneurs are proof that when you invest in Black vision, the community wins.

The Black Business Training Institute (BBTI) continues to equip, empower, and elevate Black entrepreneurs across Indiana—turning ideas into thriving enterprises.

Let’s give them their flowers and celebrate these entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of Black business.

09/26/2025

It’s Classic Weekend, Indy! 🏈

The city comes alive Saturday, September 27 as we celebrate 41 years of Circle City Classic® — where football meets culture, tradition, and community.

Parade — 10 AM | Downtown (North & Pennsylvania) Floats. Bands. Dancers. And this year’s Grand Marshal, Rotimi, leading the way.

Tailgate Fan Fest — 12 PM–10 PM | Lucas Oil, South Street - Food trucks, music, vendors & all-day good vibes — come early, stay late.

🏟️ Kickoff — 3 PM | Lucas Oil Stadium
Miles College takes on Morgan State University in an HBCU matchup you don’t want to miss.

Whether you’re coming for the bands, the game, the tailgate, or the tradition — the Classic is where Indy shows up and shows out.

🎟️ Grab your tickets now:

We are the home of this year’s 41st Annual Midwest HBCU Football Game and so much more! Join us for a showcase of historically black colleges and universities, including a variety of events leading up to the game. From the Circle City Classic® Coronation to the Education Day, to the Talent Day Ca...

09/22/2025

Ready for Circle City Classic®

09/10/2025

Congratulations!

Morgan State University has made history with Angel Mitchell becoming the first woman drum major in decades for the school’s iconic Magnificent Marching Machine. 🥁✨

A senior majoring in health education, Mitchell now stands alongside two fellow drum majors in leading one of the nation’s most celebrated HBCU marching bands. Her achievement marks not only a personal milestone but also a historic moment of representation and progress for the Baltimore-based university, which has long been at the forefront of education and inclusion.

With her energy, dedication, and trailblazing spirit, Mitchell is inspiring the next generation of women to step into leadership roles—on the field and beyond. 🎶👩‍🎤