Event Dates: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Location: Mass Ave, Indianapolis, IN
Indy Pride is thrilled to present the Indy Pride Parade, one of the most vibrant and anticipated events of the Pride season! Join Indy Pride as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honor its rich history, and amplify the ongoing fight for joy, equity, and visibility.
The Indy Pride Parade will make its way down Mass Ave, bringing together thousands of people from across the city and beyond for a stunning display of color, creativity, and pride. Expect a spectacle of floats, marchers, community organizations, LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, and local businesses, all united in celebration to bring queer joy home.
What to Expect:
- Floats & Marchers: A dazzling procession showcasing the creativity and spirit of the LGBTQ+ community
- Community Organizations & Advocacy Groups: Celebrating our allies and the organizations that support the ongoing fight for equality
- Local Businesses: Proudly supporting and participating in the celebration of inclusivity and pride
This parade is more than just a celebration—it’s a movement. It’s a chance to unite, honor our history, and stand together in solidarity for a future of joy, love, and equal rights.
Come out and show your pride—whether you’re marching or cheering from the sidelines, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Location/Hours
Indy Pride Parade takes place along Mass Ave from 10AM-12PM on Saturday, June 14th.
Accessibility
Accessible Viewing Areas will be located near St. Clair and College Avenue and New York and Delaware.
Parking Information
Indy Pride is partnering with iPark to offer convenient and accessible parking for our Parade attendees! More info coming soon!
ALLOWED
- YES Strollers and Wagons for children
- YES Chairs (Carrying bags for chairs will be subject to searches)
- YES Medication
- YES Service Animals
- YES Sunblock
- YES Empty refillable water bottle to use at the NEW HYDRATION STATIONS! Located at the Celebration on the Circle and Word of Mouth locations.
NOT ALLOWED
-NO Smoking or Vaping on festival grounds, including AVPs, MODs or Liquid to Refill Cartridges. If attendees choose to smoke, including e-cigarettes or vaping, you must get a pass-out and exit Festival grounds. Pass-out tickets will allow you access to come back in at no additional cost.
-NO Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
-NO Outside Alcohol
-NO Nudity – While we do not want to limit self-expression, the local laws need to be followed. We ask you to observe the simple rule of swimsuit covering. If you can wear it to a public pool you are good to go.
-NO Aerosol Products/Aerosol Cans (with exception of spray sunscreen)
-NO Bicycles, Skates, Scooters, Skateboards, Hoverboards or Segways
-NO Coolers (with the exception of medical needs)
-NO Pets – with the exception of service animals. We encourage you to check out Pet Pride for a very pet-friendly event on May 31st. (Trust us: Your pet will love it!)
-NO Drones
-NO Fireworks or Explosives
-NO Glass Containers
-NO Outside Food (with exception to medical needs) We encourage you to bring an empty, reusable water bottle to use at our complimentary water stations.
-NO Weapons of Any Kind, Pepper Spray or Mace
Personal Items = Personal Responsibility
You are solely responsible for your personal items, including the items left in unattended canopies and tents, including cabanas. You assume all risk of their loss or damage. Lost and Found will be located at the Indy Pride Booth on Monument Circle and the Indy Pride Booth located within the Word of Mouth grounds.
No Unauthorized/Unregistered Vending of Any Kind
No Unauthorized Solicitations, Handbills, Sampling, Giveaways, posting of signs or placards on any surface. We welcome you to register as a Vendor next year.
Safety & Security
There will be medical assistance tents available on Mass Ave. Medical teams will also be roving and offering help to those in need.
If at any time you need emergency assistance, look for a uniformed medical or security agent OR find an official Indy Pride representative. Please visit the 2025 EMERGENCY PLAN HERE.
Smile!
Promotional videos and photos will be taken at all events, including the Indy Pride Parade, Celebration on the Circle and Word of Mouth.
By entering, you grant Indy Pride, Inc., permission to use your likeness in all future promotional material, including but not limited to social media outlets, brochures, videos, and other printed materials.
But Most Importantly . . .
Have a spectacular time, make new friends and memories, and show your Pride!