June 5, 2019

Indy Pride One Of Largest LGBTQ+ Festivals In Midwest


Taylor Bennett
Indy Pride Executive Director Chris Handberg - Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Indy Pride Executive Director Chris Handberg

Taylor Bennett/WFYI

Saturday’s Indy Pride Festival is the largest LGBTQ+ event in Indiana, and one of the largest in the Midwest.

WFYI’S Taylor Bennett spoke with Indy Pride Executive Director Chris Handberg about the festival, and the challenges still facing the gay community.

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