OFFICIAL LEGACY SITE: ENDORSED BY USS INDIANAPOLIS SURVIVORS, FAMILIES OF LOST AT SEA & RESCUE CREW MEMBERS
What:
“USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) -80th ANNIVERSARY REMEMBRANCE”
When:
Sunday, July 27 to Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Where:
Omni Severin Hotel - Indianapolis, Indiana
Cost:
All events including Banquet Dinner and Dancing:
$130/adult; $50/child (3-12 years) (Ages 2 and under – Free)
Capacity is limited. Early registration is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Registration form can be found below. DON’T DELAY – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
Registration Deadline is June 30,2025.
Should space be available after the deadline, registrations submitted after June 30 will incur a $15 late fee.
2025 Reunion Information for Registered Guests:
The mission of the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Legacy Organization is to promote and perpetuate the memory of all who served on USS Indianapolis (CA-35). This summer the USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Legacy Organization is excited to offer you the chance to learn more about Indy’s history. The remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the ship’s sinking will take place at the exact location where the first Survivors Reunion occurred in 1960 – The Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis.
Join us as we remember the legacy of the final sailing crew to honor the men who served on USS Indianapolis – survivors and lost at sea – as well as those who served with their rescue. We will enjoy a banquet dinner with informative speakers as well as opportunities to reunite with Indy families and friends from near and far.
All are welcome! Bring the family! Activities for all ages! An educational opportunity you won’t want to miss! Daytime casual attire. Dress up for dinner and dancing on Tuesday evening.
2025 Highlights Include:
• Sunday, July 27: Evening Welcome Presentation with crew and family stories
• Monday, July 28: Ship, crew and memorial educational presentations
• Monday, July 28: Guest Speaker (evening)
• Tuesday, July 29: (morning) Memorial Service
• Tuesday, July 29: (afternoon) Educational Programming and Legacy Projects
• Tuesday, July 29: Banquet Dinner and Dance with guest speaker
• Wednesday, July 30: Honor Watch at USS Indianapolis Memorial (sunrise to sunset)
including Legacy Org Flag Flying Program (as requested in advance)
(hotel checkout by 11:00 am)
Throughout the event we will offer:
■ Educational and workshop offerings for all ages.
■ USS Indy merchandise store.
■ Updates on Legacy Organization’s programs, opportunities for involvement and annual meeting.
■ Time to reconnect with each other and build new friendships.
■ Free time for exploring the local attractions in a group or individually (e.g, Indiana War Memorial, USS Indianapolis National Memorial.)
A Note About the Fees;
The registration fee includes scheduled programs, banquet dinner and entertainment. All participants must register and pay in advance.
We highly recommend that you stay in Indianapolis. Please note that hotel reservations are separate from event registration. We have secured a limited block of hotel rooms at a reduced rate at the Omni Severin hotel when using the online link or phone codes (provided below). Breakfast is available for purchase at the hotel (it is not included as part of the hotel rate). There are several restaurants located within the vicinity of the Omni.
Note: If you will be attending the event and making alternate lodging accommodations, please let us know on the registration form so we may accurately reflect the number of attendees and hotel rooms. (Another large convention is occurring this same week.)
The amount of a contribution that is deductible for federal income tax purposes is limited to the amount contributed, less the fair market value of goods and services received. For the 2025 event, the value of goods and services received exceeds registration fees. Therefore, there is no tax-deductible component to registration fees.
For those Traveling by Air:
The Indianapolis airport is the most convenient and closest airport to the Omni Severin hotel. Other airport locations you may consider are: Covington, KY (95 miles); Ft. Wayne, IN (99 miles); Dayton, OH (104 miles); and Louisville, KY (112 miles). Guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from the hotel as well as transportation to local venues (War Memorial, restaurants, etc. There is no pre-arranged transportation).
IMPORTANT: Hotel accommodations are the attendee’s responsibility. Call the Omni Severin hotel directly for reservations or reserve your room online.
CONVENIENT ACCOMMODATIONS:
Stay close to the action! We have secured a room block for our group for a limited time. Reserve your room at the Onmi Severin hotel. Don’t delay! After the block expires, we cannot guarantee price or availability of rooms. REMEMBER: ROOM BLOCK ENDS JUNE 30, 2025.
OMNI SEVERIN HOTEL
The iconic Omni Severin Hotel in the heart of downtown Indianapolis has completed its highly anticipated renovation, honoring its original architecture and Art Deco roots. Built in intricate Beaux Arts style, this piece of local history invites you to experience the heyday of the Wholesale District. The newly reimagined 424 guest rooms and 36 suites combine traditional elegance with views of the downtown skyline and are a perfect blend of timeless sophistication and modern conveniences. The Omni Severin Hotel is connected to Circle Centre Mall and the Indiana Convention Center via overhead skywalks. The hotel is located at 40 W. Jackson Place, Indianapolis, 46225. Our conference room rate is $229.00/night. Taxes and fees will be added. There is an additional fee of $53 for overnight parking or $57 for an oversize vehicle. When reserving, please use the following link or call the following number and be sure to request the conference rate with this link established by the Omni Severin hotel:
Note: When using website, click on “Find Dates” button on right. (Do not insert dates and number
of nights.)
Reservation Phone: 1-800-849-6664 Reference Code: 07272535LEGACYO - CA-35 Legacy Organization 80th Reunion
Remembering Indianapolis’s Rescuers
Prefer to mail-in your registration? Please use the form below!
Please direct your questions to admin@ussindianapolis.com with the subject line: “USS INDIANAPOLIS REMBRANCE”