Indy Pride

Additionally, the Cadillac Barbie Pride Parade began in 2002, then named in honor of Gary Brackett's drag persona, a member of the Indy Bag Ladies.

[11][12] The organization produces events and fundraisers, including through the Indy Pride Bag Ladies, which enables them to make significant monetary contributions to the Indiana LGBT community.

[14] The Indy Pride Scholarship Program was established as a way for Indy Pride to reward future and current students attending an accredited Indiana-based university or college who are making significant contributions to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Straight Ally (LGBTQS) community through their academic pursuits.

The scholarship also provides for those who identify as members of the LGBTQS community who have demonstrated a lack of support to attend an institute of higher education.

[18] Board Presidents have included Jim Lasher (Chairman, 1994-1995), Linda Batchelor-Ballew (1995-2000), Ivan Howard (2000-2003), Gary Brackett (2003-2007), Scott VanKirk (2007-2011), Nicholas Murphy (2011-2014), Chris Morehead (2014-2015), Jason Nolen-Doerr (2015-2022), Jenny Boyts (2022 - Present).

Side One of the Indiana Historical Marker (Installed 2022) commemorating the origins of Pride. Located on Monument Circle in Indianapolis.
Side Two of the Indiana Historical Marker (Installed 2022) commemorating the origins of Pride. Located on Monument Circle in Indianapolis.
Indy Pride Parade in 2009