Indy gears up for busiest festival weekend of the year

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – This weekend is set to be the busiest festival weekend of the year in Indianapolis.

Five major events are planned and those willing to get out and enjoy them can taste Italian cuisine, meet PBS children’s characters, and check out the work of hundreds of artists.Full festival details:Italian Street Fest

Friday and Saturday, June 12-13

5 p.m. – 11 p.m. both nights

Holy Rosary Catholic Church

520 Stevens Street

Indianapolis, IN 46203Circle City IN Pride Parade & Festival

Saturday, June 13

American Legion Mall

St. Clair to Michigan between Meridian and Pennsylvania

All ages event

Suggested $5 donation

Gates open at 10 a.m.

Parade begins at 10 a.m. at the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and College Avenue and continues to the Indianapolis Public LibraryPBS Kids in the Park

Saturday, June 13

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Military Park in Downtown IndianapolisINDIEana Handicraft Exchange

Saturday, June 13

12 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Harrison Center for the Arts

1505 North Delaware Street

Indianapolis, IN 46202Talbot Street Art Fair

Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14

Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

16th Street and Talbot Street

All events are free, with the exception of the Circle City Pride Festival, where organizers ask for a $5 donation.