PrideFest kicks off Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Banners and flags marked the start of the annual festival.

Artist Dom Darko is seen at PrideFest on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. His booth showcased his artwork including paintings, earrings and pins.

painting hangs in Dom Darko’s PrideFest booth on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Darko’s walls were lined with his art and various pieces of pride gear.

Mullins (left) and Oriana Barleston (right) are photographed at Barleston’s PrideFest booth on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Barleston’s booth showcased their crocheted pieces, offering items such as hats and mug covers.

Tyler Dieden is photographed at PrideFest on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Dieden’s rainbow eye makeup matched the flags and banners displayed in booths.

The IU LGBTQ+ Project booth is seen at PrideFest, Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. People of all ages attended PrideFest, enjoying beverages and snacks.

Adelaide Young Brust poses for a photo on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Wearing a predominantly black outfit, Young Brust contrasted it with a rainbow fan.

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Carla Jackson is photographed Aug. 26, 2023, at PrideFest on Kirkwood Avenue. Jackson wore several pride bracelets, rainbow earrings, and pins in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Marc Carmichael and Mandy Hussey are photographed at PrideFest on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Several candidates advertised their campaigns at the festival including Carmichael, who is running for the United States Senate.

Chalk art is photographed at PrideFest on Aug 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Kirkwood was decked out in chalk of all different colors to commemorate pride.

Brie Blazek poses for a photo on Aug. 26, 2023, at PrideFest. Blazek had bejeweled eye makeup and a rainbow head covering in honor of pride.

Crowds are photographed at PrideFest on Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. Hundreds of people with rainbow gear roamed Kirkwood, exploring the wide variety of booths available.

A collection of flags decorates the street Aug. 26, 2023, on Kirkwood Avenue. The festival ended with a Grand Finale Show at 9 p.m., featuring drag performer Jasmine Kennedie at Poindexter.