It's June, and you know what that means. Indy Pride is back, and there's no better time to celebrate and commemorate the LGBTQ+ community. From festivals to fundraisers and beyond, we've compiled a list of all the events you won't want to miss.

🌈 Parade and festival

This year's free Pride Parade will fill the streets with color, music, dancing, and giveaways from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 13. Plan ahead: Sections of Mass Ave and Delaware Street will be closed for the parade, and parking garages in the area are scarce. Wear comfortable footwear and be prepared to put the bass in your walk.

This year, the pay-to-enter Pride Festival is back. Here's what to expect:

Date: Saturday, June 13
Time: 12-10 p.m.
Location: Military Park, Celebration Plaza, and the Indiana State Museum Lawn
Admission: $10+
Age limit: All ages welcome, family-friendly
Activities: Non-stop drag performances and musical entertainment, food vendors, a vendor village, community activations, a sober space, and more

Attend the parade + come home with tons of free items, from flags to fans to bracelets. | Photo by INDYtoday team

🌈 Other Pride events

Hoosier 250 | Saturday, May 23 | 3-5 p.m. | Gregs Our Place | Watch drag artists + community members speed, swerve, and strut their way to the finish line in a high-octane tricycle race.
Indy Eleven Pride Night | Saturday, May 30 | 7-9 p.m. | Carroll Stadium | Cheer on Indy Eleven vs. Rhode Island, with special events including an honorary captain moment and a post-game goal kick opportunity. Pro tip: Don't miss your chance to buy a limited edition Pride scarf.
Indiana Fever Pride Night | Thursday, June 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Come together with the community for an exciting matchup against the Atlanta Dream.
Indianapolis Men's Chorus: Pride on the Lawn | Friday, June 5 | 7-9 p.m. | Riverside Park, Taggert Memorial Amphitheater | This free outdoor concert will get the party started with upbeat music and a vibrant summer atmosphere.
Community Picnic & Bat N’ Rouge | Sunday, June 7 | 12-4 p.m. | Riverside Park | Enjoy a free cookout meal followed by a softball game to raise funds for local HIV/AIDS service organizations.
Indianapolis Indians Pride Night | Thursday, June 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Victory Field | Step up to the plate at Pride in the Plaza, a pregame DJ party where the beats drop before the first pitch.
Indy Pride Presents: Tash Sultana | Friday, June 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Everwise Amphitheater | Vibe out to a genre-blurring set from this multi-instrumentalist, engineer, producer, and entrepreneur.
Indy Gay Market | Saturday, June 13-Sunday, June 14 | Times vary | White River State Park | During the Pride Festival and Pet Pride, shop unique wares from hundreds of local artists + creators.
Pet Pride | Sunday, June 14 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | White River State Park | Help your fierce fur buddy strut their stuff in a fashion show, or cheer on others' pets and browse offerings from local animal shelters, vendors, non-profits, and more.

Mass Ave. comes alive during Pride. | Photo via @larsmillermedia

🌈 How to get involved

We love a party, but Pride is also the perfect time to give back. Celebrate by volunteering at the Indy Pride Festival or with a donation.

Here are a few other local groups that could use your support:

Central Indiana LGBTQ+ Young Adult Group | Help create an ongoing safe space for young adults that does not revolve exclusively around drinking and nightlife.
GenderNexus | Make a contribution to ensure that transgender, non-binary, and gender-fluid people in Indiana have access to gender-affirming health care, counseling, and a safe community.
Indiana Youth Group | Purchase items from the group's Amazon wishlist to support activities like game nights, gardening days, writing workshops, cooking classes, and much more.
Shelly's Voice | Help to teach and empower young activists by making a direct donation or volunteering to join the board of directors.
Damien Center | Support the center's mission of empowering those affected by HIV/AIDS + preventing the spread of HIV in our community by donating food pantry items, furniture, and silent auction items, or sign up to volunteer at an event.
PFlag Indianapolis | PFlag is the nation's largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.