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Last updated on Friday, April 3, 2015
(INDIANAPOLIS) - 70,000 people are expected in Indianapolis this weekend for the Final Four, the seventh time the city has hosted it.
Practices are today, and the teams will speak to the media. 800 journalists will also be here covering the games.
The Music Fest includes two stages and three days of concerts, and there's even a ferris wheel.
While the debate about the RFRA law that takes effect in July continues, city and NCAA leaders are pulling out all the stops to show a good time.
It's also a crucial weekend for city leaders far beyond the final four frenzy.
"It's a full court press," said Chris Gahl with Visit Indy. "We have 20 meeting decision makers coming to Indianapolis to tour the city to see the city and decide if Indy will be picked over Chicago, Orlando, Denver, and other major cities we compete with. And our message will also be that Indy welcomes all and we enjoy showcasing the city during special event times."
More than 2,200 volunteers will also make it a successful weekend.
There's also fan fest at the convention center, and a three-day free concert series, which includes Rhianna, begins Friday.
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