Get ready to celebrate love, identity, and community at Bloomington Pridefest; one of the most vibrant and inclusive events of the year! Held each August in the heart of downtown, Pridefest brings together locals and visitors alike for a full day of live music, art, food, and fun.
Pridefest 101:
The 12th annual Bloomington Pridefest will take place Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. It is an incredible day with thousands of people celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and the fight for liberation on the iconic Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington. The event will take place from 2:00-11:00 PM.
Activities:
Pridefest 2025 will be a celebration packed with nonstop fun. Enjoy live music and entertainment, dazzling drag performances, live comedy shows, and bites from local food trucks. Kick up your boots for line dancing, explore the gender-affirming closet, and more.
Live Acts:
Music & Entertainment
| Wind |
| DJ Axipitor |
| Bleeder |
| Wall to Wall Line Dancing |
| Kyrobpaq |
| Daydream |
| Kid Kazooey |
| Hooper of Kirkwood |
| Quarryland Men's Chorus |
| Face Painting |
Drag
Shows will take place at 4:00 and 8:00 PM on downtown Kirkwood.
| Irregular Girl | Santana Sword |
| Siichele | Brentlee Bich |
| Mocha T Debeaute | Ava Morningstar |
| Twirlisha Devine | Incarnate Art Form |
| Pat Yo Weave | Aura Aurora |
| Tia Mirage Hall | Peacock the Phoenix |
| Dahlia Desire | Starletta |
| Beelzebabe | Sebastian Passion |
| Desiree C Bouvier | Tess Tosterone |
| Verna Vendetta | Dyke Van Dick |
| Peter Von Teaser | King Icarus |
| Oliver Closeoff | Roze Coutur |
| Kitt St. Clair | Midnight Sapphire |
Comedy Show
The event will take place at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium at 4:30 PM. It may contain mature content.
| Hosted By: |
| Wyatt McKinley |
| Starring: |
| Veronica Casillas |
| Madeleine Meldrum |
| Finley McAden |
| Minka Wiltz |
| Mo Mitchell |
| Gwen Sunkel |
For more Pridefest updates, check their Instagram account or website.
