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Indianapolis Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Traffic updates, text alerts, public safety: What you should know ahead of WNBA All-Star 2025
WNBA All-Star Game festivities start this week, and Mayor Joe Hogsett said the top priority for city leaders is public safety. "This is a very important weekend because we have both Indiana Black Expo and the WNBA All-Star Game," Mayor Joe Hogsett said. "The chief and public safety officials in Indianapolis are pretty veteran at holding the largest single-day sporting events in all the world." Different law enforcement agencies from central Indiana and the Indiana State Police will be out throughout downtown, and IMPD has shifted staffing to make sure neighborhoods throughout the city are still being patrolled adequately. Public safety officials want attendees to be reassured that their safety at the WNBA All-Star Game and its associated events is a top priority despite public concerns after a spate of shootings and homicides in recent weeks. People can TEXT ALLSTAR25 to 67283 to opt into public safety notifications. Since summer started on June 20, there have been 22 homicides and 70 non-fatal shootings across Indianapolis. Thirty people were shot from July 4 to 6, 2025. Five people died, two of whom were teens hit during a mass shooting downtown. IMPD Chief Chris Bailey said he saw fewer kids downtown past curfew this past weekend as he worked the area himself on Friday and Saturday nights. He said he also saw fewer juveniles with firearms, a trend that he said he hopes continues. "They want what we all want to do, and they should be able to come down here and enjoy themselves, but we want them to do so in the right ways," Bailey said. "We can't control your behavior," Bailey said. "I'm asking people to come downtown and have a peaceful heart. You don't have to solve your issues with weapons, whether it's a gun or otherwise. We will enforce the law." Monument Circle: Wednesday, July 16, to Sunday, July 20 Delaware Street: Friday, July 18 For the WNBA STARRY 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Skills Challenge event, doors at Gainbridge Fieldhouse will open at 6:30 p.m. The event starts at 8 p.m. Delaware Street will be closed between South Street and Maryland Street from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Delaware Street: Saturday, July 19 For the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game, Gainbridge Fieldhouse doors will open at 7 p.m. with the event starting at 8:30 p.m. Delaware Street will be closed between South Street and Maryland Street from 4-11 p.m. Closed due to construction All Star Bounce: Saturday, July 19 Registration starts at 7 a.m., with the event starting at 9 a.m. at the American Legion Mall. Meridian south from the American Legion Mall to Monument Circle will be closed between 7 a.m. and noon.
Indianapolis Star
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Crowds are expected in downtown Indy on June 14. How to find parking, avoid road closures, more
Saturday is going to be a busy one in downtown Indianapolis. Pride events are happening at Monument Circle, on Mass Ave., the American Legion Mall and a protest is scheduled at the Indiana Statehouse. Then there's the Fever game. Here's a little of what's happening Saturday, what you should know about navigating traffic, where to park and road closures. When: 10 a.m. – Noon, June 14. Where: The parade begins at 748 Massachusetts Ave. and travels southwest along Mass Ave., then turns north on Delaware Avenue, finishing at Michigan Street. Roads closures: Per the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the following roads will be closed Saturday, June 14: When: Noon to 5 p.m., June 14-15 Where: Monument Circle What: Indy Pride is hosting part of its annual festivities in the heart of downtown Indy with Celebration on the Circle. The event will include local art and food vendors, a community zone with local organizations and drag performances. Road closures: Monument Circle will be closed to vehicles from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., June 14-15. Story continues after photo gallery. When: Noon-3 p.m., June 14 Where: Indiana Statehouse, 200 W Washington St. What: Organizers have called the "No Kings" protest a "day of defiance" in response to President Donald Trump's military parade. Upwards of 30 such protests are planned across Indiana on Saturday. When: 2-10 p.m., June 14-15. Where: The American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St, What: The Word of Mouth concert series is part of this year's Pride celebrations. Musical artists scheduled to perform Saturday include British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield ("Unwritten"), Coco & Breezy and Aluna. Sunday features Tinashe, Big Wild and Snow Wife. June is Pride Month: Here's how Indy's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating 🌈 As of Friday, Caitlin Clark was cleared to play in the Fever's against the New York Liberty on Saturday. The game is at 3 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana Fever: What happened to Caitlin Clark? What we know about her injury and when she'll be back in the game Worried about getting stuck in downtown Indy traffic? Drivers can stay use a free live traffic map from Waze. The navigation app from Waze provides traffic updates, road condition information and offers directions. Beginning at 5 a.m. Saturday, June 14, I-65 southbound will be closed through June 16 as part of the first in a series of weekend closures. Traffic can be detoured using I-465 and I-70. You can find dozens of places to park in downtown Indianapolis online by visiting parking page. A Park Whiz map on the website shows available parking spots and their cost. You can see rates for Indianapolis parking at or download the Park Whiz app on your smart phone or mobile device.
Indianapolis Star
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Indianapolis Star
Will it pour Saturday on Indy's Pride Parade? 'Spotty' rain is expected. Here's what that means
Scattered showers and a thunderstorm or two will move across the Indianapolis area Saturday during Indy's annual Pride Parade, Celebration on the Circle and the Word of Mouth concert series, according to the National Weather Service. The rain is expected to be patchy in the morning for the Indy metro area, according to NWS, meaning parade attendees might get a reprieve from the weather. However, forecasters say showers will likely increase beginning in the afternoon. That could put a damper not only on the Word of Mouth concert series, but on the "No Kings" protest as well, scheduled to begin noon Saturday at the Indiana Statehouse. Organizers have called it a "nationwide day of defiance" in response to President Donald Trump's military parade. Meteorologists have recommended Hoosiers attending outdoor events on Saturday to bring an umbrella and be prepared in case of severe weather. Here's what we know. This year's Indy Pride parade happens Saturday, June 14, 2025, and runs from 10 a.m. to noon. The Word of Mouth concert takes place afterwards at the American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St, from 2 to 10 p.m. both on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Story continues after photo gallery. Saturday's weather forecast in Central Indiana calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms with a high around 80, according to NWS, and with south winds at 3-6 mph. The chance for precipitation is 80%. On Saturday night, showers are expected with a chance for a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then more showers and thunderstorms are possible from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The low will be around 68 with northeast winds at 3-6 mph. "It looks like we're going to have a fairly active weekend of weather," said Andrew White, a meteorologist for NWS in Indianapolis. "We're going to have scattered showers starting early in the morning." White said Saturday morning's rain will be spotty across the Indianapolis area, but will increase by around 2 p.m. Hoosiers, he said, can expect 30-45 minutes of rain that will stop and start again. "We'll be dealing with periods of moderate rain and maybe a rumble of thunder or two," he said. "The rain will start to decrease as we get into the evening and overnight." White cautioned that localized flooding is possible Saturday in the Indy metro area. Drivers, he advised, should watch out for ponding on the roads. Pride parade and concert attendees Saturday should consider taking an umbrella and a poncho with them just in case, suggested NWS meteorologist Cody Moore, who spoke to IndyStar earlier this week. Moore recommended Hoosiers have a plan in place in case the weather becomes severe. "If you see lightning or hear thunder, make sure you head indoors," Moore said. "Being outside is definitely not safe and poses a threat. I know downtown will be very busy, so make sure you know where the closest shelter is in case thunderstorms head your way." Rain or shine, the parade and weekend events such as the concert and Celebration on the Circle will proceed as scheduled, said Tina Robb, director of marketing for Indy Pride in an earlier message to IndyStar. Robb said Pride staff will monitor conditions and activate their severe weather emergency plan if necessary. In the event of thunder or lightning, Robb said attendees will be instructed to go indoors or to their vehicles until it's safe to return to the festival. Robb recommended people download the Indy Pride app for Apple iPhone or at Google Play. In addition to providing information about this year's Pride events, Robb said the app will notify attendees about what to do in the event of bad weather. 🌧️⛈️ Friday: Rain and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. High near 81. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 🌧️⛈️☁️ Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 🌧️⛈️☁️🌈 Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. 🌧️⛈️🌈 Saturday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 68. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 🌧️⛈️⛅🌈 Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph. 🌧️⛈️☁️🌈 Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. If you can't make it to the parade Saturday or to Sunday's concert, there are several other LGBTQ+ community events happening during Pride Month in Central Indiana. They include the following:
Indianapolis Star
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
June is Pride Month. Here's how Indy's LGBTQ+ community is celebrating 🌈
Parades awash in colorful rainbows, concerts and friendly meetups will mark Pride Month, an annual celebration of identity for the LGBTQ+ community every June. In Central Indiana, the Indy Pride festival kicks off soon with more events planned throughout the month. Both Carmel and Irvington will hold similar celebrations near the end of June. The festivities are happening during a time of increased public hostility toward the Trans community, which includes continuing political backlash from state and federal officials in the Trump Administration. Data from the ACLU shows more than 500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were filed this year alone — nine of which in Indiana. Despite the stormy rhetoric, here's how Indianapolis is showing its Pride. Story continues after photo gallery. June 14, 2025, is the date of this year's Indy Pride parade. The parade starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until noon, beginning at 748 Massachusetts Avenue. The route travels southwest along Mass Ave then turns north on Delaware Avenue, finishing at Michigan Street. Map courtesy of Indy Pride. Indy Pride is partnering with iPark, according to officials, to offer parking for parade attendees. Additional parking locations can be viewed online at Indy Pride is hosting a Celebration on the Circle Pride Festival from noon to 5 p.m. at Monument Circle. The event will include local art and food vendors, a community zone with local organizations and drag performances. The Word of Mouth music concert takes place at the American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St, from 2-10 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15. Tickets to the Indy Pride Word of Mouth concert series range from $35 to more than $800, depending on what package you select. They include the following: You can purchase tickets to the Indy Pride Word of Mouth concert at More about Pride Month: Consider these novels for an LGBTQ+ Pride Month reading list. Officials with Indy Pride announced dozens of musical artists would perform at this year's Indy Pride concert series. Saturday's headliners include British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield ("Unwritten"), Coco & Breezy and Aluna. Sunday features Tinashe, Big Wild and Snow Wife. Here's the full schedule: Pride Month is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots, a days-long series of protests against police raids at a New York City gay bar that led to shift in LGBTQ+ activism across the country. More about Indy Pride: 'The laws are the laws:' Indy Pride organizers balance event safety, community concerns. IndyStar public safety reporter Ryan Murphy contributed to this article.
