^ "Circle City IN Pride - Grand Marshal".^ "Indianapolis Star: Amid 50,000 at Pride parade, a show of corporate support".^ "Indianapolis Monthly: 2014's Record-Breaking Indy Pride".^ "Indianapolis Monthly: Indy Pride Festival Reaches Record Attendance-85,000".^ "History of CCINP - Circle City IN Pride 2014".2020: Indy Bag Ladies and Indianapolis City-County Council members Ali Brown, Ethan Evans, Keith Potts, and Zach Adamson (parade canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).2019: Shelly Fitzgerald, State Senator J.Lee, Terrell Parker, Jenna Scott, Wes Scott 2017: Chris Paulsen and Deanna Medsker, LGBTQ rights advocates.2016: Alice Langford, community advocate and Betty Wilson, president and CEO of The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis, Inc.2015: Greg Ballard, Mayor of Indianapolis.2014: Coburn "Coby" Palmer (one of the original Indy Bag Ladies), Layshia Clarendon, point guard for the Indiana Fever, Megan Roberson of Freedom Indiana, and Rick Sutton of Indiana Equality Action for their efforts in the law arena.2012: Jordan Windle, youngest diver to ever qualify for the USA Diving Olympic Team Trials, and adopted son of two fathers.The parade grew to more than 100 floats and participants by 2009. Parade grand marshals have included celebrities and politicians, including the late congresswoman Julia Carson. The annual parade began in 2002, and runs from Mass Ave, which is the city's unofficial gayborhood, to the heart of downtown Indianapolis. Although this group can often be very good at making themselves known, their presence seldom affects the mood of the event.Ĭadillac Barbie Indy Pride Parade Ĭadillac Barbie IN Pride Parade on Mass Ave in 2009. Their opposition is expressed both verbally and on hand-made signs, and is often based on their religious beliefs.
Each year, Circle City IN Pride draws a small number of protestors who voice their opposition to the event.
2015: 106,000, located at American Legion Mall & Veterans Memorial Plaza.2014: 95,000, located at American Legion Mall & Veterans Memorial Plaza.2013: 85,000, located at American Legion Mall & Veterans Memorial Plaza.2012: 80,000, located at American Legion Mall & Veterans Memorial Plaza.2011: 70,000, located at American Legion Mall & Veterans Memorial Plaza.2010: 55,000, located at American Legion Mall.2009: 45,000, located at University Park.In 2012, the festival added a 2nd stage dedicated to DJs and dance music, as well as an area designated for family friendly entertainment.Ģ013 marked the 25th year of Indy's public LGBT Pride celebration.Įstimated annual attendance, beginning with 2005: Performances can range from pure entertainment, such as RuPaul who performed at the close of the festival in 2006 and Kat DeLuna who performed in 2009, to informational speeches, such as that from Candace Gingrich, who in 2007, gave a speech for the Human Rights Campaign on same-sex marriage issues. Performances include the Pride of Indy Band, singers, national recording artists, drag performances, DJs and speeches. Here local and national talents perform, providing entertainment for the crowd. The centerpiece of the event is the main stage that is erected to overlook the event. Surrounding the park, food vendors and other businesses also have displays set up to show support and market to the community. Other booths throughout the park are sponsored by local businesses that support the LGBT community. There are several booths sponsored by local LGBT groups catering to the community as a whole, as well as special interest groups. The festival consists of several attractions for the LGBTQ community and allies, to browse and watch.