Pride Voices - Indy Pride, Inc.

Pride’s Response to Jim Merritt’s Participation in the Pride Parade

Jun 4th, 2019 • Indy Pride

Indy Pride spoke with Jim Merritt’s campaign earlier today and re-iterated that he was not welcome at the Indy Pride Parade and Festival. A distinction was made between being “welcome” and “permitted”. Those who have registered for the Pride Parade are permitted to choose their participants. If a group chooses to invite Jim Merritt to … more »

Anti-LGBTQ+ Groups/Individuals are not welcome at Pride

Jun 3rd, 2019 • Indy Pride

Indy Pride welcomes allies of the LGBTQ+ community to support and participate in our events. Allies are those who publicly support our community through advocating for legislation which increases the safety and security of LGBTQ+ people. Allies are those who do not wish to share the spotlight with Pride or use our community for personal, … more »

Indy Pride Responds to HSE School Board

May 6th, 2019 • Indy Pride

As one of the largest LGBTQ+ organizations in Indiana, Indy Pride calls for the Hamilton Southeastern School Board to protect all students from bullying and harassment. All students deserve to feel safe in their communities and their schools. The recent action of the school board which chooses to ignore the real problems of Trans students … more »

A Million Moments of Pride

Apr 29th, 2019 • Indy Pride

50 years ago, Pride began at The Stonewall Inn when patrons of the establishment, who were primarily members of the LGBTQ+ Community were being harassed and arrested for gathering in public. Angry and tired of being persecuted for their sexuality or gender identity, they rose up and rioted, sparking the fire of Pride across the … more »

Letter to Mass. Ave. Community

Apr 3rd, 2019 • Indy Pride

April 2, 2019 Dear Community Member, Indy Pride, Inc. is proud to announce the Rainbow 5K Presented by Anthem will be held on Saturday May 18th with the run beginning at 8:30a.m. The following roads will be affected with travel and parking restrictions: Park Ave, St Clare, Alabama, 16th Street, College, and Massachusetts Avenue. closures … more »

Mass. Ave. Merchants Parade Registration

Apr 3rd, 2019 • Indy Pride

April 2, 2018 Dear Merchant on Mass Ave., Indy Pride, Inc. is proud to announce the Cadillac Barbie Indy Pride Parade Presented by Delta Faucet will occur on Saturday, June 8, 2019. The route will encompass all of Mass. Ave., with marshaling occurring East of College Avenue and the full parade turning West on New York … more »