How to Enjoy a Gay Pride Festival in Indianapolis

Whether you are gay or lesbian or just support the rights of your fellow human beings, and you live in Indianapolis, you can celebrate gay culture by attending a pride festival in that city.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Internet access

1. Visit the Website for IndyPride! or the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to find events in Indianopolis and join the advocacy community (see Resources below). The festival usually takes place in June.
2. Walk the walk. You can visit the IndyPride Web site and apply to participate as a member of a walking group ($25 fee), or enter a parade float ($50). Vendors can access on-site PDF-format applications.
3. Know the route. The parade starts near the convergence of Mass Avenue & College, moves down Mass Avenue, turns onto Vermont Street and ends at University Park, the site of the festival.
4. Bring your appetite. All that marching may make you hungry. The festival features over 130 vendors, a food court and an alcohol/beverage tent. Afterwards, you can dance the night away at Talbott Street, a restaurant lounge on North Talbott Street and an official festival sponsor.