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Axios
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Indianapolis weekend events: Pride Weekend, Father's Day, Juneteenth, Pacers and more
Happy Father's Day weekend! The Circle City is bursting with fun ways to spend some quality time with dad over the next few days, including Indy's most vibrant celebration. What's happening: Pride Weekend is back with a packed events lineup that starts with the free Pride Parade along Mass Ave from 10am-noon Saturday. Check out the full parade route here. The party keeps going with the free, two-day Celebration on the Circle that will bring together local artists, food vendors, drag performers and more from noon-5pm Saturday and Sunday. Plan your day with this map of how Monument Circle will be remixed to accommodate the event. Music lovers will have two-days of partying to do at Indy Pride's Word of Mouth Music Series at the American Legion Mall. Natasha Bedingfield, Tinashe, Big Wild, Coco & Breezy and many more are slated to take the stage Saturday and Sunday from 2-10pm each day. Tickets start at $42 for a single day and $62 for a two-day pass. Check out the rest of our picks for the weekend: 🍝 Fill up on pasta and cannoli Friday and Saturday at the free Italian Street Festival at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5-11pm. 🍲 Keep on eating at Friday's Juneteenth Foodways Festival at the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site, 4:30pm. 🏀 Watch the Pacers move closer to championship glory when they host the Thunder for Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals, 8:30pm Friday. The Pacers are up 2-1 in the series. 🎨 Groove to the sounds of 2025 Art & Soul featured artist Akili Ni Mali during the free Fridays at the Fort concert at Fort Ben Cultural Campus, 6:30pm Friday. ⚾ Enjoy America's pastime as the Indianapolis Indians host the St. Paul Saints at Victory Field for a weekend series. Games start at 7:05pm Friday and Saturday and 1:35pm Sunday. Tickets start at $15. 🥊 See local pugilists throw " Punches for Purpose" during the 3rd Annual Indy Juneteenth boxing showcase at Speedway Events Center, 3pm Saturday. Tickets start at $20 for adults and $5 for kids. 📚 Crack a book during the Center for Black Literature & Culture's free Book Fest and Juneteenth Celebration at Central Library, 10am Saturday. ⛹️ Root for the Indiana Fever as they take on the New York Liberty in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 3pm Saturday. Tickets start at $29. 📣 Cheer on some ultimate frisbee action when the Indianapolis Alleycats host the Chicago Union at Kuntz Stadium, 6pm Saturday. Tickets start at $15. 🎸 Rock out with the Wallflowers at Rock the Ruins at Holliday Park, 7pm Saturday. ⚽ Get loud for the Indy Eleven when they play the Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC at Carroll Stadium, 7pm Saturday.
Indianapolis Star
14-06-2025
- Indianapolis Star
'We were invisible': Pride parade attendees celebrate dispute security concerns
Thousands cheered as performers, drag queens and public officials moved down Massachusetts Avenue, undeterred by cloudy skies and heightened anxiety over security. Downtown was filled with color as the joy radiating from Indianapolis Pride Parade attendees overshadowed security concerns and political frustrations. Indy Pride estimated 30,000 people attended the parade, according to Indianapolis Fire Marshal, Deputy Chief Michael Beard. June is Pride Month. Here's how Indy's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating 🌈 Attendees emphasized the importance of empowering everyone to live authentically. "There wasn't any support when we were younger," said Divi Courtney, 42, from southeast Indianapolis. "We were invisible." Mike Javorsky, 43, wore a corgi named Maple in a backpack as he spoke about the importance of celebrating. He said his role was to be supportive of those who felt less comfortable attending the parade. Multiple guests said they were hesitant about attending this year's celebration. Celina Watkins, 45, said she was concerned for the group of three teenagers she drove the roughly 50 miles from Greensburg southeast of Indianapolis. If anything happened, she told them, they would leave immediately. Ten minutes into the parade, she photographed three white men dressed in black shirts and military fatigues who handed out pro-Aryan race pamphlets. They were quiet, she said, and glared at guests watching the parade. Evan Hart, 21, who woke up at 3 a.m. to carpool from Tell City, said he saw the men carrying a large skull flag. He was concerned for his safety attending this year, but felt law enforcement was on top of everything, including monitoring the three men. Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has reduced public appearances following backlash over a scandal involving his knowledge of allegations about sexual misconduct, walked the parade route. On June 10, a spokesperson for the city said Hogsett would not be attending a previously scheduled press conference on homelessness, instead replacing it with a virtual briefing by others familiar with his efforts. The parade began hours before Indianapolis' No Kings Day protest, a national day of protest pushing back on President Donald Trump's actions since taking office. Some guests said the events being on the same day changed how the parade protest felt and they carried anti-Trump items. "No Kings Only Queens," read one sign.
Indianapolis Star
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
See the 2025 Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis as thousands celebrate
A parade participant shows off their skills with a flowstar as spectators cheer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. According to Indianapolis Fire Marshall, Deputy Chief Michael Beard, Indy Pride estimated around 30 thousand attended the parade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants wave from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participants holds an anti Trump sign Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Miss Indy Pride 2025 Aura Aurora waves from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Pride of Indy band members perform Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Pride of Indy band members perform Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A drag queen waves to spectators from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade spectator holds a fan in his back pocket Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators watch from a balcony Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A drag queen waves to spectators from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participants dances down Massachusetts Avenue Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators line Massachusetts Avenue Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Newfields Museum of Art parade participants hand out flowers to spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Newfields Museum of Art parade participants hand out flowers to spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Drag queens wave from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants block protester's religious signs Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant shows off their skills with a flowstar Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participants makes a peace sign toward the crowd Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Two parade participants embrace march Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Motorcyclists kick off the Indy Pride Parade Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants march down Massachusetts Avenue Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indiana Fever mascot Freddy Fever high fives spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators stand on chairs Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant waves a giant rainbow streamer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Spectators watch from balconies Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants hand out flags to spectators Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants cheer and embrace Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Indianapolis 'No Kings' Anti-Trump protest live updates from Indiana Statehouse
Protestors are expected to fill the Indiana Statehouse's lawn and sidewalks Saturday afternoon as part of a national day of action criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. The volunteer-led 50501 movement — which stands for 50 protests in 50 states on 1 day — has organized several national peaceful protests since February. The group is responsible for an April 5 "Hands off!" demonstration in Indianapolis that drew about 5,000 Hoosiers. The Indianapolis No Kings Mass Protest, which will span noon to 3 p.m., will feature several speakers and music. Protests are planned across the state in 36 cities and towns, including Noblesville, Bargersville, Bloomington, South Bend, Evansville and Fort Wayne. This weekend's mass protest is branded as "No Kings," which will be focused on the Trump administration's actions that protestors believe are authoritarian and blur the line of democracy. Topics include Trump's policy on immigration, education, federal spending cuts, reproductive rights and tariffs. The day also coincides with Trump's 79th birthday and the expansive 250th anniversary military parade planned in Washington, D.C. Larger crowds are expected as Indy Pride is also hosting its annual Pride festival, parade, concert and other celebrations throughout the weekend. The Saturday parade will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Massachusetts Avenue, just before the Statehouse protest begins. Indiana 'No Kings' protests: Anti-Trump protests will happen nationwide on June 14. Here's where they'll happen in Indiana. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indianapolis 'No Kings' Anti-Trump protest live updates on crowd, more
Indianapolis Star
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis 'No Kings' Anti-Trump protest live updates from Indiana Statehouse
Protestors are expected to fill the Indiana Statehouse's lawn and sidewalks Saturday afternoon as part of a national day of action criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration. The volunteer-led 50501 movement — which stands for 50 protests in 50 states on 1 day — has organized several national peaceful protests since February. The group is responsible for an April 5 "Hands off!" demonstration in Indianapolis that drew about 5,000 Hoosiers. The Indianapolis No Kings Mass Protest, which will span noon to 3 p.m., will feature several speakers and music. Protests are planned across the state in 36 cities and towns, including Noblesville, Bargersville, Bloomington, South Bend, Evansville and Fort Wayne. This weekend's mass protest is branded as "No Kings," which will be focused on the Trump administration's actions that protestors believe are authoritarian and blur the line of democracy. Topics include Trump's policy on immigration, education, federal spending cuts, reproductive rights and tariffs. The day also coincides with Trump's 79th birthday and the expansive 250th anniversary military parade planned in Washington, D.C. Larger crowds are expected as Indy Pride is also hosting its annual Pride festival, parade, concert and other celebrations throughout the weekend. The Saturday parade will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Massachusetts Avenue, just before the Statehouse protest begins.
