After 2-year hiatus, Indy Pride parade and festival return to Downtown Indy Saturday

Channing King and Kayla Dwyer, Indianapolis Star
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Indy Pride traditionally hosts numerous LGBTQ+-themed events throughout the month of June, but the Saturday that features both its parade and festival is undoubtedly the month's highlight.

When those two events take place this Saturday, they may be even more exuberant than normal after being canceled the past two years due to the pandemic.

When is the 2022 Indy Pride Parade?

The parade will take place in Downtown Indianapolis between 10 a.m. and noon Saturday, June 11.

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What is the Indy Pride Parade route?

The parade will follow its traditional path: starting at the intersection of College and Massachusetts avenues, heading south down Mass Ave to Delaware Street and then north to, well, North Street.

What roads will be closed for the Indy Pride Parade?

Though the parade begins at 10 a.m., the first road closures start at 8 a.m. on College Avenue from New York to 10th streets, and on St. Clair Street from East Street to the railroad tracks, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, which will handle traffic control and pedestrian safety at the event.

By 9:30 a.m., most of the blocks adjacent to Mass Ave will be closed to traffic. At 9:45 a.m., Mass Ave closes to pedestrians.

These are the road closures planned for the Indy Pride 2022 parade Saturday, June 11. Routes marked in burgundy are closing at 8 a.m., orange at 9:30 a.m. and green at 9:45 a.m.
These are the road closures planned for the Indy Pride 2022 parade Saturday, June 11. Routes marked in burgundy are closing at 8 a.m., orange at 9:30 a.m. and green at 9:45 a.m.

How much does it cost to watch the Indy Pride Parade?

Indy Pride itself doesn't charge anything to watch the parade, but businesses and residents along the route may charge to let spectators sit on their patios or watch from their roofs.

When is the 2022 Indy Pride Festival?

The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Where will the Indy Pride Festival take place?

The festival outgrew its previous home at the American Legion Mall several years ago, and will once again take place at Military Park at the corner of West and New York streets.

Scenes from the Cadillac Barbie Pride Parade on Mass Ave. in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Scenes from the Cadillac Barbie Pride Parade on Mass Ave. in Indianapolis, Saturday, June 8, 2019.

Who is headlining the Indy Pride Festival concert?

There will be three stages of entertainment, but the main stage will be headlined by Crystal Waters, The Aces and Alex Newell. (You can see the full lineup here.)

How much is admission to the Indy Pride Festival?

Single tickets are $7 in advance. There is also what they're calling a "Solidarity Ticket," which, for $9, gets you admission and provides a separate one to be given away by a non-profit. Group tickets bought in multiples of 12 or 25 receive equivalent individual prices of $4.16 and $4, respectively.

What's the weather supposed to be like Saturday?

As of Thursday night, looking good! A slight chance of rain lingers through the day, but the parade will see temperatures in the 60s and the festival will see the 70s, maybe even 80.

Contact IndyStar digital producer Channing King at channing.king@indystar.com. Follow him on Facebook or Twitter: @ChanningKing.

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