CELEBRATION ON THE CIRCLE: Monument Circle
Celebration on the Circle is a highlight of Indy Pride Weekend, taking it back to one of the most meaningful traditions in the history of Indianapolis Pride for TWO DAYS. The Celebration on the Circle will be held on Monument Circle, a signature location in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, and is completely free and open to the public. This event offers a family-friendly atmosphere that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and invites everyone to participate in this historic moment. Celebration will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15.
PERFORMERS:
HOST: Lola Palooza
HOST: Lola Palooza
DJ Fate
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: *Subject to change
Saturday
NOON – Welcome
12:05PM – Pride of Indy Bands
12:45PM – Indy Men’s Chorus
1:25PM – Lola Palooza
1:31PM – Celeste Al’Dreams
1:37PM – Jess Love
1:43PM – Johnee Crash
1:49PM – Ava Morningstar
1:55PM – MissChelle Blaine
2:01PM – Zariah St Vontrell
2:07PM – Nicole Jackson Valentino
2:13PM – Kitt St. Clair
2:24PM – Adam Araque
2:54PM – SPOKEN WORD
3:09PM – Sae Yamma
3:49PM – Sco Nixon
4:29PM – DJ Fate CLOSE OUT
HOST: Lola Palooza
DJ Big Baby
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: *Subject to change
NOON – Welcome
12:05PM – Drag Queen Story Time
12:45PM – Announcements + DJ Big Baby
1:25PM – Lola Palooza
1:31PM – MX Indy Pride Mo’Nikka Poor
1:37PM – MISS Indy Pride Aura Aurora
1:43PM – MR Indy Pride Coree Sheers
1:49PM – Kami Kamore
1:55PM – Jared Matthew
2:01PM – 2024 MX Indy Pride Luna Magick
2:07PM – Kelso the Magic Man
2:13PM – Jamie Lynn, Miss Gay Indiana US of A Newcomer 2025
2:19PM – Nexus Queen
2:35PM – Ronin Ghost
3:05PM – SPOKEN WORD
3:20PM – Allan Lake
4:00PM – Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
FOOD VENDORS:
Thank you to our sponsors:
CareSource
Community Health Network
Alzheimers Association
NCAA
VENDORS
| A Critical Hit |
| Allisonville Christian Church |
| Alpha Psi Kappa Fraternity, Inc. |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Indiana Chapter) |
| Aprons From The Heartland |
| ASPIN |
| Ba Ba Buttons |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana |
| BioLife Plasma Services, L.P. |
| Bre’s Caricatures |
| Butler University |
| By Jean Elise |
| Candle & Cole |
| Central Christian Church |
| Central Indiana Democratic Socialists of America |
| Chiro One Wellness Centers |
| Christopher Jones MD and 317 Aesthetics Lounge |
| Creative Eclectic |
| CrescentStudiosCo |
| Cummins Inc. |
| Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art |
| Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis |
| Equality Indiana Educational Fund |
| Eve’s Things |
| Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis |
| GenderNexus |
| Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana |
| Global Gifts |
| Gobbleboppie Nails |
| Heartland Film |
| Hendricks Behavioral Hospital |
| HIV Modernization Movement-Indiana |
| Horizon House, Inc. |
| Human Rights Campaign |
| I Like Gym Butts |
| IBEW Local 481 |
| INcircle Health |
| Indiana Brewers Guild |
| Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault |
| Indiana Pagan Community Outreach and Dialogue, Inc |
| Indiana Repertory Theatre |
| Indiana Sports Corp |
| Indiana State Museum |
| Indiana University Health LifeCare |
| Indiana University Indianapolis |
| Indiana Youth Group (IYG) |
| Indianapolis Chapter of PFLAG |
| Indianapolis Liberation Center |
| Indianapolis Men’s Chorus |
| Indianapolis Urban League |
| Indy Kaleidoscope |
| Indy PL LGBTQ+ Services Committee |
| Indy Reads |
| Ireland Home Based Services |
| Jazzy Jewels LLC |
| Kiss of Silk |
| Lakeside Book Company |
| Lambda Legal |
| LifeJourney Church |
| MADVoters |
| Meals on Wheels of Central Indiana |
| Meldon HVAC |
| National Youth Advocate Program |
| Newfields |
| NMDP |
| North Church Indy |
| Our Lives Indy |
| PATH4YOU |
| Pineberry Paper |
| Pride Lafayette, inc. |
| Pride of Indy Bands Inc. |
| Purdue LGBTQ Center |
| Raindrops Rising Foundation |
| Reclaim and Rethread |
| Renewal by Andersen |
| Roses and rainbows |
| Roworld Gadgets |
| SAFY of Indianapolis |
| Sally’s Stranger Shapes |
| Slayed by Sade LLC |
| Soka Gakkai of Indiana Buddhist Organization |
| STELLACIOUS ART |
| Step-Up, Inc. |
| Sutton’s Optimal Solutions LLC |
| T-Mobile |
| The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis |
| The Nature Conservancy |
| The Satanic Temple – Indiana |
| The Threaded Patch |
| Trinity Haven |
| TSRRC |
| Unitarian Universalists of Central Indiana |
| USF/DS |
| Versiti Blood Center of Indiana |
| Veteran Health Indiana |
| White Oak Construction |
| Y’all |
| YAMS Jewelry |
| Ymca |
| Yoga Democracy |
Indy Pride is committed to accessibility and inclusion for all members of the community. As part of this commitment, Indy Pride has teamed up with Rhyno Interpreting for American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for Indy Pride Season Events. If you require ASL interpretation or have any other accessibility needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out [email protected].
The event will feature a Community Zone that reflects the core values of Indy Pride.
Highlights include:
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Performances by Local Drag Artists: Expect an incredible array of drag performances, showcasing some of the best local talent and offering a platform for expression and creativity.
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Community Stage: A stage dedicated to amplifying local voices, including community leaders, performers, and activists, who will speak to issues of importance within the LGBTQ+ community and beyond.
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Food Vendors: A diverse selection of local food trucks and vendors will be on-site, offering a variety of tasty treats to suit every palate.