Will the weather cooperate? What we know

Scattered showers and a thunderstorm or two will move across the Indianapolis area Saturday during Indy’s annual Pride Parade, Celebration on the Circle and the Word of Mouth concert series, according to the National Weather Service.

The rain is expected to be patchy in the morning for the Indy metro area, according to NWS, meaning parade attendees might get a reprieve from the weather. However, forecasters say showers will likely increase beginning in the afternoon.

That could put a damper not only on the Word of Mouth concert series, but on the “No Kings” protest as well, scheduled to begin noon Saturday at the Indiana Statehouse. Organizers have called it a “nationwide day of defiance” in response to President Donald Trump’s military parade.

Meteorologists have recommended Hoosiers attending outdoor events on Saturday to bring an umbrella and be prepared in case of severe weather. Here’s what we know.

When is the Indy Pride parade and concert?

This year’s Indy Pride parade happens Saturday, June 14, 2025, and runs from 10 a.m. to noon.

The Word of Mouth concert takes place afterwards at the American Legion Mall, 700 N. Pennsylvania St, from 2 to 10 p.m. both on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15.

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What is the weather forecast Saturday for Central Indiana?

Saturday’s weather forecast in Central Indiana calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms with a high around 80, according to NWS, and with south winds at 3-6 mph. The chance for precipitation is 80%.

On Saturday night, showers are expected with a chance for a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then more showers and thunderstorms are possible from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. The low will be around 68 with northeast winds at 3-6 mph.

Weather radar for Indianapolis, Indiana

What do local meteorologists say about Saturday’s forecast?

“It looks like we’re going to have a fairly active weekend of weather,” said Andrew White, a meteorologist for NWS in Indianapolis. “We’re going to have scattered showers starting early in the morning.”

White said Saturday morning’s rain will be spotty across the Indianapolis area, but will increase by around 2 p.m. Hoosiers, he said, can expect 30-45 minutes of rain that will stop and start again.

“We’ll be dealing with periods of moderate rain and maybe a rumble of thunder or two,” he said. “The rain will start to decrease as we get into the evening and overnight.”

White cautioned that localized flooding is possible Saturday in the Indy metro area. Drivers, he advised, should watch out for ponding on the roads.

Pride parade and concert attendees Saturday should consider taking an umbrella and a poncho with them just in case, suggested NWS meteorologist Cody Moore, who spoke to IndyStar earlier this week.

Moore recommended Hoosiers have a plan in place in case the weather becomes severe.

“If you see lightning or hear thunder, make sure you head indoors,” Moore said. “Being outside is definitely not safe and poses a threat. I know downtown will be very busy, so make sure you know where the closest shelter is in case thunderstorms head your way.”

What happens if it rains or thunderstorms during Indianapolis’ Pride Parade 2025 and Word of Mouth concert?

Rain or shine, the parade and weekend events such as the concert and Celebration on the Circle will proceed as scheduled, said Tina Robb, director of marketing for Indy Pride in an earlier message to IndyStar.

Robb said Pride staff will monitor conditions and activate their severe weather emergency plan if necessary.

In the event of thunder or lightning, Robb said attendees will be instructed to go indoors or to their vehicles until it’s safe to return to the festival.

Indy Pride: Stay informed about Pride events and weather alerts by downloading the app

Robb recommended people download the Indy Pride app for Apple iPhone or at Google Play. In addition to providing information about this year’s Pride events, Robb said the app will notify attendees about what to do in the event of bad weather.

Weekend weather forecast for Central Indiana, per NWS:

🌧️⛈️ Friday: Rain and thunderstorms before 3 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. High near 81. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

🌧️⛈️☁️ Friday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

🌧️⛈️☁️🌈 Saturday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

🌧️⛈️🌈 Saturday night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. Low around 68. East northeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

🌧️⛈️⛅🌈 Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

🌧️⛈️☁️🌈 Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m., then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

More Pride Month events around Indianapolis in 2025

If you can’t make it to the parade Saturday or to Sunday’s concert, there are several other LGBTQ+ community events happening during Pride Month in Central Indiana. They include the following:

• June 21: Betty Who Out of the Darkness Tour, 6 p.m., Hi-Fi Annex, 1065 St. Patrick St.
• June 26: Bi and Beyond: A Pride Celebration, 7 – 10 p.m., 10 East Arts Hub, 3137 E. 10th St.
• June 27: Community Music Night, 6-9 p.m., Shelton Auditorium, 1000 W. 42nd St.
• June 27: LatinX Pride, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m., The Vogue Theatre, 6259 N. College Ave.
• June 28: Irvington Pride, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., 5515 E. Washington St.
• June 29: Carmel Pride, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., 10 Carter Green, Carmel.
• June 29: Hendricks County Pride, Noon – 5 p.m., Washington Township Park, Avon.

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