The Indy Pride Parade hit the streets of Indianapolis Saturday to the cheers of thousands.

This year’s festival will run from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Military Park, 601 W. New York St. General admission is $10 and can be purchased online. Live performances and activities will occur throughout the day.

Pat Yo Weave is appearing on the main stage of the Indy Pride Festival, Saturday, June 11, at Military Park in downtown Indianapolis.

Indy Pride plans to return to in-person events this year after the festival and parade were canceled the last two years due to COVID-19.

This year's Indy Pride Festival will again be held virtually. Board President Tanner Alexander said participants can explore a venue map, and connect with vendors, businesses, and organizations.

Members and allies of the LGBTQ community are promoting Pride Month with the "Wave Your Flag With Pride" campaign.

The Indy Pride Board of Directors announced the majority of events will be virtual this year, for the traditional celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride in Indianapolis.

WFYI's Taylor Bennett talks with Indy Pride Executive Director Chris Handberg about the extensive collection named after Chris Gonzalez, the community activist and founder of Indiana Youth group who passed away in 1994.

A gay pride festival set for this weekend in Richmond will become what's believed to be the first such event in the eastern Indiana city.

Republican candidate for Mayor Jim Merritt said Thursday that he will not march in the Indy Pride parade and regrets his initial vote for the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in 2015.