June is Pride month! There are several events and activities going on in Indianapolis to celebrate and recognize the impact the LGBTQ+ community has on our city. This year is different with changes made to the lineup, in honor of the organization’s 30th anniversary. We have a full round up here, and will update this as we get more event information. Happy Pride!
History of the Pride Festival:
The Pride Festival in Indianapolis has a relatively short history, starting in 1981 as a dinner where guests wore masks so as not to be recognized. In 2012, however, Circle City IN Pride Fest stretched over 3 blocks, with over 300 vendors, and attracted 80,000 gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and heterosexual people to celebrate, build relationships, and strengthen the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. To read more about the history of Pride, click here.
Here is your full list of Indy Pride events:
Saturday, May 10th: Rainbow 5K Run/Walk
Fowling Warehouse, 1125 E. Brookside Ave, Packet Pickup at 7:00 am, Race Starts at 8:30 am
This year marks the 14th anniversary of the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk, and this event is to promote wellness, raise money for the local LGBTQ+ Community, publicly show your Pride with the community! This year’s new race course will start at the Fowling Warehouse and move through the Brookside Park area. Stick around after the race for some post-race fun at The Fowling Warehouse.
Sunday, May 11th: Hoosier 250
Downtown Sun King, Registration Begins at 11:00 am, Race Begins at 12:00 pm
Join us for the 2025 Hoosier 250, a time-honored tradition with a nod to the Indy 500 with Pride style. Teams of two race around our own track on tricycles, at a new location – the downtown Sun King. The team with the fastest time wins!
Friday, May 16th: AAPI Pride Celebration
10 East Arts Hub, 3137 E. 10th St, 7:00-10:00 pm – FREE Admission
From the event webpage: “To provide a safe space to represent and celebrate the intersectionality of Asian American Pacific Islander and LGBTQ+ communities. As our communities face negativity from so many angles, it is not only our mission to bring us together, but a life-giving and loving response to CELEBRATE our joys and wins. Please join us!”
Saturday, May 31st: Pet Pride
Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, 10:00 am-1:00 pm – FREE Admission
Pet parents, local vendors, and the community gather for an afternoon of play and music centered around our loving animals. It is a highlight for many in our community who celebrate their Pride as both LGBTQ+ identified individuals and as pet parents.
Sunday, June 1st: Interfaith Celebration
Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, 10:00 am-12:00 pm – FREE Admission
For this year’s Interfaith Celebration, Indy Pride will hold a space of support for all LGBTQ+ folks of all faiths to celebrate the journey of their current or former faith tradition.
Sunday, June 1st: Get a Tattoo, Support the Cause
Tattooology, 8 South Main St, Whitestown, noon-8:00 pm
Tattooology in Whitestown is throwing a Pride Month Booking Party from noon to 8:00 pm on June 1st. Bring in the ad from the link above and Tattooology will donate all the proceeds to Indy Pride. They will also have games, prizes, and giveaways!
Sunday, June 1st: Community Picnic & Bat N’ Rouge
Riverside Park, 2420 E Riverside Dr, 1:00-5:00 pm – FREE Admission
The Community Picnic & Bat N’ Rouge event commemorates the first recorded, formal gathering of LGBTQ+ people at the Essex Hotel on Monument Circle in 1981. At this year’s event, the community will gather, eat, connect, and celebrate Pride with a picnic and subsequent softball game to raise funds for local HIV/AIDS service organizations.
Friday, June 6th: #TRANSGLAM Queeraoke Night
10 East Arts Hub, 3137 E. 10th St, 6:00-10:00 pm – FREE Admission
#TRANSGLAM Queeraoke Night, a NEW EVENT as a part of the 2025 Pride Season, will be a vibrant evening of songs and celebration. This is a free and sober event designed to create a safe space for our transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary siblings to come together, sing, and have fun—whether you’re a karaoke pro or just want to belt out your favorite tunes. No judgment, just pure joy and community vibes!
Monday, June 9th: Deaf Pride
Greg’s Place, 231 E 16th Street, 7:00-10:00 pm – FREE Admission
Deaf Pride, presented by Lilly, is where LGBTQ+ Deaf community members “come together to be their authentic selves and to also be immersed in Deaf culture together.” All community members are welcome to attend, and they encourage the hearing community to come to learn about and experience Deaf culture!
Thursday, June 12th: Girl Pride
The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, Doors Open at 7:00 pm, Show from 8:00-11:00 pm – Tickets Available from Event Page
Girl Pride, which aims to celebrate the expansive identity of the femme spirit across the gender spectrum for all queer women and non-binary people. This celebration and show will feature The Aces.
Saturday, June 14th: Indy Pride Parade
748 Mass Ave, 10:00 am-12:00 pm – FREE Admission
Indy’s first Pride Parade featured one float, an antique truck, a few drag queens, some antique cars, and a handful of walking groups. Back then, the parade barely lasted 15 minutes. Since then, it has grown to include well over 140 floats, vehicles, and walking groups, lasting nearly 2 hours! It has become one of the largest parades in Indianapolis and a testament to the hard work of the community to ensure our equality and celebrate Pride! This year’s parade is presented by the Delta Faucet Company.
Saturday, June 14th & 15th: Celebration on the Circle
Monument Circle, noon-5:00pm – FREE Admission
Get ready to celebrate love, diversity, and unity at the 2025 Celebration on the Circle! Join us for a vibrant and unforgettable experience filled with music, entertainment, and a rainbow of festivities. Embrace the spirit of inclusivity as we gather at the heart of Indy to honor the LGBTQ+ community. From dazzling performances to delicious bites, the Celebration of the Circle is two days of acceptance and pride.
Saturday, June 14th & 15th: Word of Mouth
American Legion Mall, noon-10:00pm – Tickets Available on Website
Indy Pride is thrilled to officially announce WORD OF MOUTH, their brand-new, two-day music series happening June 14th and 15th at the iconic American Legion Mall. Celebrate LGBTQ+ culture, community, and the power of coming together louder and prouder than ever! See the event information, including live performance lineup, on the website.
Thursday, June 26th: Bi and Beyond Pride
10 East Arts Hub, 3137 E. 10th St, 7:00-10:00 pm – FREE Admission
Bi and Beyond: A Pride Celebration will be on Thursday, June 26th at 10 E Arts Hub as Indy celebrates the middle sexualities of the community. This event is free and open to all ages. Come dance, have some food, and visit some vendors for a fun filled evening!
Friday, June 27th: Community Music Night
Shelton Auditorium, 1000 W 42nd St, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm – FREE Admission
Saturday, June 28th: Irvington Pride 2025
5515 E Washington Street, 10:00 am-10:00 pm – FREE Admission
The 5th annual Irvington Pride is on Saturday, June 28th. Vendors, food trucks, live music, drag show, solidarity walk, refreshments and more can be seen on their Facebook event page. Over 20 businesses throughout Irvington will be participating. No tickets are needed!
Saturday, June 28th: Latinx Pride
The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, 7:00 pm-2:00 am – Tickets Admission TBD
In its fourth year, the Latinx LGBTQ+ community will celebrate Latinx Pride! The event will create a space for the community to gather in open celebration and will transport you to a world of rhythmic beats, colorful dances, and vibrant energy. Stay tuned for more info and how to get your tickets.
Sunday, June 29th: Carmel Pride
Carter Green in Carmel, 1 Carter Green, 3:00-9:00 pm – FREE Admission
Carmel is celebrating Pride month on June 29th, and it will be a day of performances and fun on the Carter Green. Check out their new website for updates as they plan their celebrations!
Indy Pride, Inc. produces events which educate, honor our history, and celebrate the diversity of the Indianapolis Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer community. They exist to unite and serve their members and the LGBTQ+ community of Central Indiana through leadership development, educational programs, and community events which achieve inclusivity, equality, strong community connections, and awareness of LGBTQ+ issues.
We hope to see you at Pride this year!
