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Video: Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon visits Magic Kingdom, serves as Disney parade grand marshal

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A family waves from a parade float at Disney World during a vibrant Disney parade, with beloved characters like Mickey Mouse and friends following behind.

Reigning Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon and his family served as the grand marshals in the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom today. Fans cheered for the two-time Indy 500 winner as he was welcomed down Main Street USA.

Video: Indianapolis 500 champion Dan Wheldon at the Magic Kingdom:

Wheldon, from St. Petersburg, Fla., was also celebrating his 33rd birthday at Walt Disney World Resort today with his family, wife Susie and two-year-old son Sebastian.

A joyful family waves from their Grand Marshal car as they ride down Main Street, U.S.A. in a vibrant Disney parade at Walt Disney World, capturing the high-energy spirit of events like the Indianapolis 500.

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