Indy Pride MISS Pageant

Indy Pride is so excited to be turning 30 THIS YEAR. Join us for our Indy Pride Pageant taking place at location, from 6-11pm. Indy Pride Pageantry is a branch of Indy Pride, Inc. that is facilitated, managed, and executed by its former title holders, with the help of the Pride Board of Directors and Indy Pride staff. The goal, heart and mission of this system is to be an inclusive body for everyone and anyone by providing a voice for all those we represent in the city of Indianapolis and State of Indiana whom identify as LGBTQ+. Through this system, we plan to encourage, support and give back to our community through fundraising and volunteerism.

This Indy Pride system is set-up so anyone who would like to represent Indy Pride may participate. Our goal is that everyone feels part of the Pride Community regardless of gender identity.

Based on the desire to be inclusive, there are three categories with individuals identifying the area which best represents them. These categories are: Miss, Mr. and MX. With these categories, we eliminate the traditional ranking system (winner, 1st alt, 2nd alt) to allow anyone male, female, transgender, non-binary, or express another gender identity to choose the category in which they wish to compete. Additionally, all forms of drag are welcome and represented.

While the bulk of the responsibilities will be during the Pride Season events and week of Pride weekend, we have a working goal to make this role last throughout the year with a continued impact on our greater community. We will be connecting with local organizations to provide volunteer and fundraising opportunities as well as visibility in the community.

This year’s pageant theme is “Drippin’ in Pearls”. Contestants will be required to select a song and costume that embodies whatever Drippin’ in Pearls means to you!

The Mr. Indy Pride and Mx. Indy Pride Categories will take place Saturday, May 3rd, 2025.

The Miss Indy Pride Category will be held Sunday, May 4th, 2025.

CLICK HERE to apply to participate in the pageant!

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].

Indy Pride is teaming up with QUIT NOW INDIANA to encourage healthy lifestyles for all members of our community! We strive to ensure that all Pride events are tobacco-free and provide resources for tobacco cessation for all. For further support and more resources to help yourself and peers quit tobacco, visit their website at quitnowindiana.com or call 1-800-QUIT NOW.