Attendees walk around Bloomington Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The fest featured stalls selling LGBTQ+ themed merchandise, advertising performances in Bloomington, and spreading awareness about human rights issues. A Pridefest banner hangs Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The event was the 13th annual Pridefest in Bloomington. Attendees take a picture in a rainbow frame at Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The event celebrated LGBTQ+ lives and the fight for liberation. An attendee writes a message on a banner at Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The banner featured various positive messages from attendees. Draglesque performer Peter Von Teaser interacts with the crowd at a drag show during Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The performer won the title of Mr. Indy Pride 2023. Attendees visit a booth at Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The booths at the event supported causes like abortion-rights, housing rights, freedom of speech and rights for the LGBTQ+ community. Drag performer Desiree C. Bouvier looks to the side during Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The drag show started at 8 p.m. and featured multiple performers. Drag performer Verna Vendetta performs at a drag show during Pridefest on Aug. 22, 2026, on Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. Vendetta was voted Indy’s Best Drag King in 2017.
PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates 13th annual Pridefest
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