You might want to check the city maps before you start your engine or lace up your walking shoes. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has announced road closures in celebration of Indy Pride weekend, slated to bring together the LGBTQ+ community and its allies for a festive showcase of love, equality, and unity.
As shared in a social media post by IMPD News, key downtown thoroughfares will be shut down at various times between today and on Monday. For the parade enthusiasts out there, take note: Mass Ave will be closed 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, and The Circle will not admit vehicles from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow. North St will remain off-limits today, while St. Clair St was sealed from yesterday and will be sealed until tomorrow.
Attendees are encouraged to be mindful of local residents by avoiding prohibited parking zones and not obstructing driveways, fire hydrants, or intersections. "Please plan ahead and use alternate routes," urges the IMPD in their communiqué, which also emphasizes the presence of law enforcement officers on-site to assist and ensure safety. Anyone observing suspicious activities should either catch an officer's attention immediately or dial 911.
For those planning to join the festivities or just passing through, the provided map details every road closure and parking restriction that kicks in from 5:00 a.m. this weekend.
