The 500 Festival has chosen 33 women from Indiana to be 2021 500 Festival Princesses.

They represent 16 Indiana colleges and universities as well as 21 cities and towns across the state.

They were selected based on communication skills, academic performance, community involvement, commitment to service, and leadership.  

Among the 33 chosen women:

Alie Brown, New Palestine, a graduate of New Palestine High School and a senior at the University of Indianapolis majoring in marketing and supply chain management.  

Hannah McGee, Milroy, a graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School and a senior at Butler University majoring in strategic communication. 

Victoria Petriskey, Whiteland, a graduate of Whiteland Community High School and a senior at Ball State University majoring in history. 

The 2021 500 Festival Princesses were selected through a competitive process consisting of a written application and virtual interviews.