Summer in Indianapolis: See the season in photos

Spectators watch fireworks from the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Fireworks explode behind the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Christine Mitchell holds daughter Zoe, 11 months, Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators light sparklers Thursday, July 4, 2024, after Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Concert attendees dance to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

A concert attendee listens to the music Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators gather on the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Spectators wait for fireworks to begin from the American Legion Mall on Thursday, July 4, 2024, during Indianapolis' Fourth Fest in downtown Indianapolis. The festival included live music and fireworks.

Hattie Lou Bennett, 10, (from left), giggles while her mother, Kailee, makes a toad tongue from a flower on Friday, June 7, 2024, at their home in Franklin.

Hattie Lou Bennett waters flowers at a community garden Friday, June 7, 2024, at Needham Elementary School in Franklin.

Corissa Taylor of Rec Zone Indy dances with a group Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.

Boxer Ayden Harlin, 10, poses for a portrait with his trophy Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Indiana Black Expo Summer Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of individuals attended one of the largest African-American cultural events in the country for vendors, dancing, education, and other programs.

Sampson Levingston holds a photo of historic Indiana Avenue to compare it to the present-day landscape. Levingston has been giving tours of Indianapolis since the summer of 2020.

A Tuesday night at Dylan Williams Memorial Park in Union City, where kids ages 3 from 13 to play in the summer league.

Rowdie Bear, The Indianapolis Indians' mascot signs autographs during the Miracle Mascot Camp held at Crossroads Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Avon Ind.

Rowdie Bear, The Indianapolis Indians' mascot gets down with campers during a dance party to close out the Miracle Mascot camp held at Crossroads Church on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Avon Ind.

Camp counselor Hannah Greer poses for a portrait Tuesday, June 18, 2024, during the Summer Success Camp at the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind. The camp lasts a week and aims to expose students to the college experience. On Tuesday, students rotated through 8 stations that simulate different college majors such as music, finance and engineering. The program is in its second year and is made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Perry Township student Taylor records a podcast in the music rotation Tuesday, June 18, 2024, during the Summer Success Camp at the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Ind. The camp lasts a week and aims to expose students to the college experience. On Tuesday, students rotated through 8 stations that simulate different college majors such as music, finance and engineering. The program is in its second year and is made possible through a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

The Farmer’s Market, Carmel, Ind. Saturday, June 8, 2024.

The Farmer’s Market, Carmel, Ind. Saturday, June 8, 2024.

A new rain garden soaks up moisture at Ladywood Estates on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Ladywood Estates historic district of Indianapolis.

Carson and Carman Goes blow bubbles while selling lemonade during “Celebrate Avriel 2024”, a free concert celebrating the life and work of Hoosier builder and designer Avriel Shull on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Ladywood Estates historic district of Indianapolis.

Vocalist Sandy Lomax performs with a jazz trio during the Ladywood Estates Celebration of Averiel Shull sponsored by Huff Homes on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Ladywood Estates neighborhood of Indianapolis.

Guests listen to a free concert, food and interactive art during a celebration of designer and home builder Averiel Shull on Sunday, June 30, 2024, in the Ladywood Estates historic district of Indianapolis.

London fog ice cream from Fundae's on Main Street in Speedway on June 25, 2024

Gorgonzola candied pecan ice cream from Lick pictured at the intersection of 10th Street and Broadway Street downtown on June 25, 2024

Cars line the exterior wall of The Marilyn Rose Center on Saturday, June 29, 2024, during the Rides at The Rose art and car show.

Fans gather for day one of Dave Matthews Band on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville.

Dave Matthews Band performs Friday, June 28, 2024, at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville.

Jayden Ulrich competes in the women's discus throw final on Day Seven of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field on June 27, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon.

Fans dance Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

The Savannah Banana dance Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

Fans observe action Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

Adeem the Artist opens for Tyler Childers on Thursday, June 27, 2024, during his Mule Pull ’24 Tour concert at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind.

Tyler Childers performs Thursday, June 27, 2024, during his Mule Pull ’24 Tour concert at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind.

Savannah Bananas infielder Ryan Cox (6) catches a ball Thursday, June 27, 2024, during a Savannah Bananas World Tour show at Victory Field in Indianapolis.

Fans watch as Tyler Childers performs Thursday, June 27, 2024, during his Mule Pull ’24 Tour concert at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Ind.

A Purdue University flag waves Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Paint the Town Gold event held by Purdue in Monument Circle where they dedicate their new campus in Indianapolis.

Kailee Bennett examines a flower about to bloom Friday, June 7, 2024, at their home in Franklin.

Hattie Lou Bennett, 10, (from left), cuts flowers for a bouquet on Friday, June 7, 2024, at their home in Franklin.

The Indiana State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is seen Tuesday, June 25, 2024, in a puddle collected along Meridian Street in Indianapolis.

Wrestling fans wait outside of the stadium Monday, June 24, 2024, before attending the World Wrestling Entertainment’s Monday Night Raw wrestling match at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Matthew Moore waits in line to enter the stadium Monday, June 24, 2024, before attending the World Wrestling Entertainment’s Monday Night Raw wrestling match at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Keze Mukure, 9, poses for a photo Monday, June 24, 2024, before attending the World Wrestling Entertainment’s Monday Night Raw wrestling match at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. This match is Mukure’s first Monday Night Raw.

Construction continues Monday, June 24, 2024, on the $510 million Signia by Hilton hotel at Pan Am Plaza. The hotel will sit near the Indiana Convention Center. As reported in 2023, the 40-story, approximately 800-room luxury hotel is a project in connection with the $200 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center.

Lydia Jacobs competes in the 100 meter breaststroke Sunday, June 16, 2024, during prelims for the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Crispus Attucks small forward Melakih Cunningham (0) shoots the ball Saturday, June 22, 2024, during the Charlie Hughes Shootout Takeaways at Carmel High School. Pike defeated Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, 61 - 57.

Pike power forward Isaiah Hill (30) drives the ball against the Indianapolis Crispus Attucks Saturday, June 22, 2024, during the Charlie Hughes Shootout Takeaways at Carmel High School. Pike defeated Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, 61 - 57.

Indianapolis Crispus Attucks point guard Chris Hurt (1) reacts after making a basket Saturday, June 22, 2024, during the Charlie Hughes Shootout Takeaways at Carmel High School. Pike defeated Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, 61 - 57.

Erin Gemmell competes in the 50 meter freestyle swim Saturday, June 22, 2024, during prelims for the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Kayla Han swims Friday, June 21, 2024, in the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials women’s 800 meter freestyle prelims at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Gabriel Jett swims Friday, June 21, 2024, in the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials men’s 100 meter butterfly prelims at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Charlie Clark spits water before competing in the 800-meter freestyle final Tuesday, June 18, 2024, during the fourth day of competition for the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Performers wait to start Thursday, June 20, 2024, during a performance from Cultural Forces, is a branch of the Ukranian Military that uses music to fight Russia, at Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The performers tour the front lines of the war, but are now touring the Rust Belt.

Lester Johnson who played with the Ebony Rhythm Band on Herb Miller’s Lamp Records label performs with ‘The Music Box’ band during a ribbon cutting for the Indiana Ave. and 10th Street Cultural Trail Expansion on Thursday, June 20, 2024, outside the Madame Walker Legacy Center on Indiana Ave. in Indianapolis.

Olha Rukavishnikova plays the violin Thursday, June 20, 2024, during a performance from Cultural Forces, is a branch of the Ukranian Military that uses music to fight Russia, at Monument Circle in Indianapolis. The performers tour the front lines of the war, but are now touring the Rust Belt.

A ribbon cutting is held for the Indiana Ave. and 10th Street Cultural Trail Expansion on Thursday, June 20, 2024, outside the Madame Walker Legacy Center on Indiana Ave. in Indianapolis. Indiana Ave. and other areas like it are referred to as ‘Black Entertainment Boulevards,’ or stops along the ‘Chitlin' Circuit’ and hosted internationally known performers with the Madame Walker Theatre serving as the crown jewel of ‘The Avenue’.

Caeleb Dressel hugs his wife, Meghan, and son, August, after receiving his medal in the 100-meter freestyle final Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during the fifth day of competition for the U.S. Olympic Team Swimming Trials at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) rushes up the court Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics, 88 - 81. The Indiana Fever defeated the Washington Mystics, 88 - 81.

Cars drive by Indiana University Hospital construction Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in Indianapolis. IU Health gave the tour and updated reporters on hospital construction plans.

Eunice Trotter speaks Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during a panel at a Juneteenth celebration at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis. The Vonnegut celebrated with a drum circle, a panel with individuals who shared stories about living on Indiana Avenue and other festivities surrounding the museum’s new exhibit “KVML: On The Avenue.”

Arielle L., 7, plays in a drum circle Wednesday, June 19, 2024, during a Juneteenth celebration at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis. The Vonnegut celebrated with a drum circle, a panel with individuals who shared stories about living on Indiana Avenue and other festivities surrounding the museum’s new exhibit “KVML: On The Avenue.”

Claire Trevithick, from left, and Kendra Trevithick make bracelets Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Toyota Aqua Zone inside the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of attendees from all over the world crowded inside the convention center for activities, autographs, and entertainment.

Pattric Messer, 9, shoots a basketball while participating in wheelchair basketball Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the Toyota Aqua Zone inside the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Thousands of attendees from all over the world crowded inside the convention center for activities, autographs, and entertainment.

Lindsey Faust, social media manager at Canal Creamery, smiles Tuesday, July 2, 2024, from the shop’s walk-up ordering window that sits along the Central Canal Connector Trail just off Guilford Avenue in Broad Ripple.

Sonny Wolfe and Thomas Clark enjoy a beer during happy hour at Five Iron Golf on Monday, July 1, 2024 in Indianapolis.

Nick Whitlow, an Avon Community Schools bus driver, drives Monday, July 1, 2024, along Avon Avenue in Avon, Indiana. He admits during spring and fall breaks, and especially in the summer, he misses driving a school bus. “There is no greater realization of the importance of what you’re doing,” he said, “than when you’re stopped at a red light and you look up in your mirror and you see 60, 70 kids staring at you all counting on me to get them home safely.”

Julie Curry, a nanny, helps Teddy and Roman Busby explore “Oracle of Intimation,” by American artist Heather Hart, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. It is part of the Home Again interactive artworks exhibition at the free art and nature park based on the concepts of home, shelter, displacement and refuge. This work, made of wood, shingles and metal, is a open for visitors to explore and get on or walk through.

A racing fan yells in excitement after belly sliding through the mud Sunday, May 26, 2024, during a weather delay ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racing fans pack the viewing mounds in turn four Sunday, May 26, 2024, during a weather delay ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racing fans pack the viewing mounds in turn four Sunday, May 26, 2024, during a weather delay ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

A racing fan belly slides through the mud Sunday, May 26, 2024, during a weather delay ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Racing fans dance in turn three Sunday, May 26, 2024, during a weather delay ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Fireworks lit up the 66-foot replica of the Eiffel Tower on Friday, June 14, 2024, during the Starting Block Party, celebrating the beginning of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Swim Trials in Indianapolis, Ind.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway employees wait for the 6 a.m. cannon and fireworks Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Keith Craney, (from left), Kahle Craney, Kevin Craney, Nikki Craney, and Kimberlyn Craney, watch fireworks shoot through the sky as the gates open to the public, Friday, May 17, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.