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Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay <br /> At A Glance <br /> As of 12/10/2014 <br /> WHAT: 2,300+mile trek across the state of Indiana that will begin in Corydon,the state's <br /> first capital,and culminate in Indianapolis on the Indiana Statehouse grounds. <br /> WHY: The Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay is one of the signature events of the <br /> bicentennial celebration.It has been created to commemorate Indiana's 200th <br /> birthday,inspire Hoosiers,and unify the state's neighborhoods, communities and <br /> regions. <br /> KEY DATES: <br /> • December 11,2014—Official announcement of Torch Relay <br /> •September 9,2016—Torch Relay opening ceremony in Corydon <br /> • October 15,2016—Torch Relay culminates on Statehouse grounds <br /> BICENTENNIAL TORCH <br /> RELAY FACTS: <br /> • Travels through all 92 Indiana counties <br /> • Torch will travel by relay for 5 weeks/32 days—pause on Mondays <br /> • Carried by approximately 1,800 torchbearers <br /> • Will travel by multiple modes of transport including runner,bicycle,train,boat, <br /> and classic automobile among others <br /> • Travels an average of 74 miles per day <br /> •Travels in a caravan of 6-8 vehicles, including public safety,advance team, <br /> torchbearers and equipment <br /> TORCHBEARER <br /> SELECTION: Torchbearers will be selected by community leaders through a local nomination <br /> process.Forms will be available at www.Indiana2016.org/torchrelay. <br /> COMMUNITY <br /> CELEBRATIONS: Communities will be responsible for developing their celebrations. The Indiana <br /> Bicentennial Torch Relay will make scheduled stops during the day while traveling <br /> to be part of community celebrations. <br /> 5 <br />