Indianapolis Light the Night
Saturday, October 5 | Historic Military Park (601 West New York Street)
Registration: 5:30 PM | Program & Walk: 7:30 PM

We are excited to have you join us at the
2019 Indianapolis Light The Night

When:          Saturday, October 5, 2019

Where:        Military Park (Google Maps)

Time:             5:30pm – Registration and Festival Begins

                        7:30pm – Opening Ceremony

                        7:45pm – Walk Begins

Lanterns

Light The Night lanterns are the symbol of our event and all the ways we’re working together to fight cancer.  Every registered participant will receive a lantern: gold in memory of those we’ve lost, white for survivors and patients and red for supporters of our mission.  Be sure to pick up your lantern after checking in at registration.  If you need to register, register online here.

Survivors

Survivors can pick up their special survivor t-shirt at our Mission Zone tent.  During a special moment in the Opening Ceremony, survivors and patients will be asked to move towards the center of our community with their white lanterns, where a special Circle of Survivors will be positioned. 

Remembrance Pavilion

We encourage all participants to join us in the Remembrance Pavilion, a powerful reminder of how far we have come and how much work is left to be done.  You will be able to spend some quiet moments thinking about those we’ve lost but also connect with your fellow participants in a powerful way.  Be sure to bring photos of anyone you’d like to honor to place on our Remembrance Boards and we’ll have markers and paper for you to leave your messages of hope and remembrance.

Festival Highlights

• Kids Zone – Have your face painted and play at the Colts Play60 Zone.
• Glow Zone – Spin the wheel of fun to win a glow in the dark prize!
• Selfie Station – Take your picture and use a special hashtag to have your picture displayed on our screen.
• Team Spirit Zone – Make a poster for your team!
• Team Tailgate Zone – Dedicated area for teams raising $7500+.
• And More! – Team pictures, music, mission and fun.

Champions for Cures

Participants that raise $100 or more are a Champion for a Cure and will receive a special wristband that they will present at our T-Shirt Tent and at our Food Tent.  Our t-shirts are navy with a throwback to a previous Light The Night shirt to celebrate our 20^th Anniversary.  Food will include Domino’s Pizza and drinks.

Bright Lights

Participants that raise $1000 or more will be invited to our VIP Tent; here, Bright Lights will receive their long-sleeve Tougher than Cancer dri-fit shirt as well as enjoy pulled pork sandwiches, macaroni & cheese, and Sun King Beer.  Be Twice as Bright by raising $2000 or more and be able to invite a friend or family member to join you in the VIP Tent.

Walk Route

Following the Opening Ceremony, the walk begins.  The walk will remain entirely within White River State Park.  Choose from either a 1.5 mile route or a shorter/handicap assessable 0.5 mile route.

Logistics

• Parking – There are reserved parking lots on IUPUI’s campus at the cost of $10/car.  There is also parking at the White River State Park garage and surrounding street parking.  View a map of parking options.
• Hotel – Want to stay the night in downtown Indianapolis?  A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott.  Book a room online.
• Food/Drinks – Citizens Energy Groups’ Water Wagon will have water available for all participants.  We will have two food trucks onsite for purchase – River West Coffee & Tea and Byrnes Pizza.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the first thing I need to do when I arrive to Military Park? 
  • You will want to visit the Check-In/Register Now tent to check in, drop off funds, receive your Champions for Cures wristband (for $100+ participants), and receive your VIP pass (for Bright Lights $1000 fundraisers).
  • If you are not registered, save time by registering online ahead of time.
• Do children need to be registered?
  • This is a family friendly event.  If your child has an email address, you will save time at check-in if you register them (and yourself) in advance. If they do not, Parents/Guardians will be asked to sign a waiver at Check-In/Registration.
• Can we bring donations the night of the event?
  • At Check-In/Registration, we will accept cash, checks and credit card donations.  You will fill out an envelope detailing where to allocate the funds – to a team or to a select individual.  The donations will be added post-event.
• Do all participants receive a lantern?
  • All registered participants will receive a lantern.  Children can receive a lantern if the parent/guardian signs a waiver at Check-In/Registration.
• Do all participants receive a t-shirt?
  • Champions for Cure participants (individuals who raise $100+) will receive a wristband at Check-In/Registration that can be used to pick up a t-shirt and food. 
• Will food be provided?
  • Champions for Cure participants ($100+ raised individually) will receive Domino’s Pizza.  Bright Lights ($1000+ raised individually) will receive upgraded food. 
  • There will also be two food trucks available to purchase food.  Participants can also bring their own food, if desired. 
  • Alcohol is not permitted outside of the VIP tent.
• Is Military Park and the Walk Route handicap and stroller accessible?
  • Yes.  There is also a shorter 0.5 mile route available.
• Can I bring my dog?
  • Only service dogs are allowed at the event.
• What should I wear?
  • This is a casual event, but we do suggest wearing comfortable shoes. 
• Will restrooms be available?
  • Port-o-let facilities will be onsite at Military Park.  There will be no restrooms on the walk route.

• Is this a rain or shine event?
  • Yes. However, if we expect inclement weather that would participants in danger, we will contact all participants through our social media channels (@LLSIndiana on all platforms).

Questions

LTN.INI@LLS.org  or 317-860-3870