John Green, Andrew Luck among celebrities attending 500 Festival ball

Celebrities like "The Fault in Our Stars" bestselling author John Green, Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin will be among those that makes an appearance at the 500 Festival Snakepit Ball later this month, officials announced Thursday.

Straight No Chaser, the popular a capella group, and American Authors will also perform at the party on May 23, according to a news release from the 500 Festival.

The event, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Indiana Roof Ballroom, features performances and a VIP guest list that will grace a red carpet.

Other well-known attendees are:

■ 1955 Indiana State Basketball champion Crispus Attucks Basketball Team, the nation's first entirely black high school to win a championship.

■ Adam Carolla, author, radio and television personality.

■ Colts punter Pat McAfee.

■ Colts outside linebacker Robert Mathis.

■ Colts tight end Dwayne Allen.

■ Former Colts linebacker Gary Brackett.

■ Former NBA player Alan Henderson.

A limited number of tickets are available for purchase at $275 per person by calling (317) 927-3378 or visiting http://www.500festival.com/node/598.

Call Star reporter Madeline Buckley at (317) 444-6083. Follow her on Twitter: @Mabuckley88.