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Rob Gronkowski Named Grand Marshal of 2025 Indy 500 Snake Pit

The former NFL star and current FOX analyst will attend his first-ever Indianapolis 500, leading the infield EDM festival featuring a five-act lineup.

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Overview

  • Rob Gronkowski has been confirmed as the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit, an infield EDM festival at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • This marks Gronkowski's first appearance at the Indianapolis 500, aligning with FOX's efforts to boost race viewership and engagement.
  • The 2025 Snake Pit lineup includes EDM artists Illenium, Sammy Virji, Two Friends, Kayzo, and Oliver Heldens.
  • The Snake Pit, located inside Turn 3 of the Speedway, has evolved from a 1970s infield party tradition into a major entertainment feature of the Indy 500.
  • The festival highlights the growing fusion of motorsport and live music, aiming to attract younger audiences to the iconic racing event.