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We appreciate your desire to benefit the community by giving to Indy Pride, Inc.! There are many ways to give to Indy Pride, and donations are tax deductible.

Carloads of LGBTQ+ people and allies will gather at the Tibbs Drive-in for move night in June! This all-ages event is fun for the whole family.

As the presenting sponsor of Pride Night at the Movies for 3,000, you will receive the following:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing material for Pride Night at the Movies
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Pride Night at the Movies
• Complimentary entry into the parade

The Indy Pride Festival and Pride Parade can get HOT! It is easy to get overheated with the excitement and celebration going on at the festival and parade site. Indy Pride is excited to present this sponsorship opportunity where you can bring much needed relief to Pride attendees and volunteers!

As a Hydration Station sponsors for $3,000 you will receive:

• Social media posts reading, “Hydration Station Sponsor”
• 500 bottles of water, table, two chairs, and a cooler with ice to giveaway at the festival or parade site
• Opportunity to engage with Indy Pride attendees as you give away bottles of water
• 10×10 Booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs

The Family Fun Zone is one of the most exciting and newer parts of Indy Pride Fest. Indy Pride Fest offers a unique experience for families during the festival experience. With entertainment geared toward children and families, we celebrate the diversity of our community.

As the Family Fun Zone Stage Sponsor for $3, 000, you will receive the following:

• Family Zone Stage will be named “(Your brand) Family Stage”
• Marketing materials will read, “(Your Brand) Family Stage”
• 10×10 Booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Social media posts will promote entertainers on “(Your brand) Family Stage”
• Display signage provided by your company and agreed upon by representatives from Indy Pride
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to the Festival
• Your logo on the sponsorship section of the festival/parade website
• Sponsor mentions during the event

What better way to reach as many people as possible, than to brand the restroom facilities? In each portable restroom, place a branded message about your company! With the right marketing, this will be something memorable and shared among attendees. It is a chance for your support of Pride to stand out to attendees!

As the Facilities Sponsor for $3, 000, you will receive the following:

• Signage inside every portable restroom at Indy Pride Festival
• 10×10 Booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs (canopy by request)
• Signage will read “Facilities brought to you by (your brand)”
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Your logo on the sponsorship section of the festival/parade website

For the second time, Indy Pride will host a Bi/Pan Pride. In it’s second year, the event will be held in June as part of our pride month activities. As Pride has seen in the past, the community is very excited about new events geared toward specific members of the community and this will be no different!

As presenting sponsor of Bi/Pan Pride, for $5,000 you will receive:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing materials as “Bi/Pan Pride: Presented by your brand”
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Bi/Pan Pride
• Engagement opportunities at Bi/Pan Pride
• Social media posts will refer to Bi/Pan Pride as “Bi/Pan Pride: Presented by your brand”
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• One on-stage promotional opportunity at Bi/Pan Pride
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

In 2018, Indy Pride hosted one of the country’s only “Deaf Pride” celebrations as part of our week of events leading up to Indy Pride Fest. It was incredibly successful and one of the most moving events of the Pride season. Indiana is home to a strong, vibrant LGBTQ Deaf community and we will celebrate our deaf LGBTQ family. The event is truly a unique event open to all.

As presenting sponsor of Deaf Pride, for $5,000 you will receive:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing materials as “Deaf Pride, presented by (your brand)”
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Deaf Pride
• Social media posts will list your brand as presenting sponsor
• One on-stage promotional opportunity/engagement opportunities at Deaf Pride
• Engagement opportunities at Deaf Pride
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

The Hoosier 250 is a time-honored tradition which is part of the Indy Pride Fest kick-off. The event has grown from barely being able to fill a parking lot to closing streets near Mass. Ave. The community watches and participates in this fun-filled event where teams of two race on tricycles to beat the competition and claim victory!

As the Hoosier 250 Presenting Sponsor for $5,000, you will receive the following:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing materials as “Hoosier 250, presented by (your brand)”
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Hoosier 250
• Social media posts will list your brand as presenting sponsor
• One on-stage promotional opportunity/engagement opportunities at the Hoosier 250
• Engagement opportunities at the Hoosier 250
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

In 1983 the first Pride Picnic occurred in Central Indiana and had over 500 participants We honor these heroic pioneers by gathering annually to celebrate our community with a picnic and softball game to raise funds for local HIV/AIDS service organizations. The Community Picnic will take place in June followed by the Bat N’ Rouge Softball Game, hosted by Indy’s Bag Ladies, the oldest HIV/AIDS fundraising group in Indiana. The event will be shared widely on social media, attended by local celebrities and sports figures.

As the presenting Community Picnic sponsor for $5,000, you will receive the following:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing material reading, “Pride Community Picnic presented by (your brand)”
• Online, social media, and radio spots will be named, “Pride Community Picnic presented by (your brand)”
• Booth and engagement opportunity at the Community Picnic
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to the Community Picnic
• Your logo on the sponsorship section of the festival/parade website
• Complimentary entry into the parade
• 10 Complimentary tickets to the festival
• One on-stage promotional opportunity/engagement opportunities at the Picnic

One of the fastest growing events in the Pride celebration is Transglam. In 2019, hundreds of people attended with standing room only for a night of music, performance, and celebration.

As presenting sponsor of Transglam, for $5,000 you will receive:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing materials as “Transglam : Presented by your brand”
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Transglam
• Engagement opportunities at Transglam
• Social media posts will refer to Transglam as Transglam: Presented by your brand”
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• One on-stage promotional opportunity at Transglam
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

One of the long-lasting Pride traditions is Girl Pride. It is an evening of empowerment, celebration, music, and spoken word for women by women. The evening highlights women in our community through drinks, dance, and Pride. Each year, it is held at the Vogue and is a prominent fixture in the LGBTQ community. Don’t miss this chance to engage with the Girl Pride attendees!

As presenting sponsor of Girl Pride, for $5,000 you will receive:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing materials as “Girl Pride: Presented by your company”
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Girl Pride
• Sponsor booth at Girl Pride
• Social media posts will refer to Girl Pride as “Girl Pride: Presented by your company”
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• One on-stage promotional opportunity at Girl Pride
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

One of our biggest events leading up to Indy Pride Fest is “Music Night” which features the Pride of Indy Bands. Each year, this serves as their Anniversary Concert and they pull out all the stops. The Pride of Indy Bands selects music for an evening of entertainment, food, and drinks.

As the Presenting Music Night sponsor for $5,000, you will receive the following:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing materials as “Music Night: Presented by your company”
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Music Night
• Sponsor booth at Music Night
• Social media posts will refer to Movie Night as “Music Night: Presented by your company”
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• One on-stage promotional opportunity at Music Night
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

One of the most adorable events on the Pride calendar is Pet Pride! Pet parents, local vendors, and the community gather for an afternoon of play and music centered around our loving animals. It is a highlight for many in our community who celebrate their Pride as both LGBTQ identified individuals and as pet parents. In addition to our community members, we are also joined by local animal shelters, pet-centric business owners, and nonprofit organizations to engage with the community. Hundreds gather for this event and share their experiences on social media for the entire community to see.

As the presenting sponsor of Pet Pride for $5,000, you will receive the following:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing material for Pet Pride
• Booth and engagement opportunity at Pet Pride
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs at the Indy Pride Festival
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to Pet Pride
• Complimentary entry into the parade

The Rainbow 5k is a tradition in Indianapolis to promote health and wellness as well as raise money for the local LGBTQ+ Community! In 2019, the Rainbow 5k saw over 600 runners, walkers, and supporters! In 2021 due to the pandemic this event was virtual and had more than 400 participants.

As the Rainbow 5k presenting sponsor for $5,000, you will receive the following:

• Presenting sponsor on all marketing material for the Rainbow 5k
• T-shirts for the event will be made featuring your logo (time permitting)
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to the Rainbow 5k
• Your logo on the sponsorship section of the festival/parade website
• Booth and engagement opportunity at the Rainbow 5k
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

The Family Fun Zone is one of the most exciting and newer parts of Indy Pride Fest. Indy Pride Fest offers a unique experience for families during the festival experience. With entertainment geared toward children and families, we celebrate the diversity of our community.

As the Family Zone Sponsor for $5, 000, you will receive the following:

• Family Fun Zone will be named “(Your Brand) Family Fun Zone”
• Marketing materials will read, “(Your Brand) Family Fun Zone”
• Complimentary entry to the parade
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Social media posts will promote the “(Your Brand) Family Fun Zone”
• Display your company signage agreed upon by representatives from Indy Pride
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• Logo on all print ads, posters, and postcards specific to the Festival
• Your logo on the sponsorship section of the festival/parade website
• Sponsor mentions during the event

Indy Pride hosts three stages at its festival, our second stage is the DJ Stage. Featuring EDM music and local DJ’s, this stage is one of the most popular attractions!

As the DJ Stage Sponsor of Indy Pride Fest for $5,000 you will receive:

• Named sponsor of DJ Stage, “DJ Stage Powered by Your Brand”
• Social media posts and signage will read, “DJ Stage brought to you by your brand”
• Signage on the stage, maps, and on social media will read, “DJ Stage Brought to you by your brand”
• On-stage mentions
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the event
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Complimentary entry into the parade

The first experience attendees have at Indy Pride Fest is walking into Military Park from the Pride Parade. The Main Gate Sponsorship is your opportunity to be the first impression of Pride! Through messaging and branding agreed upon by Indy Pride and your company, you have the opportunity to show your strong support for the LGBTQ+ Community.

As the Main Gate sponsor for $5, 000, you will receive the following:

• Signage at the Main Gate “(Your Brand) Welcomes You to Pride” or agreed upon branding
• Four large welcome signs with your company logo/messaging
• 10×10 booth at festival with tent, table, two chairs
• Inclusion in the social media sponsor spotlight posts leading up to the festival
• Your logo in sponsorship section of the festival website
• Complimentary entry into the parade

Best known for the yearly Indy Pride Festival and Parade, which has expanded to a month-long schedule of events celebrating every aspect of our community, Indy Pride, Inc. does philanthropic work throughout the year to support many organizations throughout Central Indiana.