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BLACK: A Festival of Joy

"Colorful flyer for 'BLACK: A Festival of Joy,' a free, all-ages event on Saturday, July 11 from 3-9PM at 1856 Burdsal Pkwy, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Background features abstract green, orange, light blue, and white shapes with music note icons. Center photo shows a crowd of Black attendees dancing and celebrating at a previous event. Website listed: www.blackjoyindy.com.

July 11 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT

Join us in Riverside Park on July 11th for a day full of music, art, culture, and unapologetic celebration of Black Joy.

Since 2022, BLACK has grown from a grassroots gathering into one of Indianapolis’s most anticipated summer traditions — a day that belongs to the city’s Black community and everyone who loves it.

Year five. We’re just getting started.

Whether you’re pulling up for the first time or you’ve been here since the beginning — this one’s for you.

What to Expect:

– Live music, DJs & dynamic performances
– Interactive art & immersive experiences
– Local Black-owned vendors & food trucks
– Kids & family programming
– Wellness spaces, community conversations & more

Saturday, July 11, 2026 Riverside Park, Indianapolis
Free & open to all | All ages welcome | Family-friendly | Community-centered

Free

Riverside Park

2420 E Riverside Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Indy’s oldest riverfront park, Riverside Park includes a family center, aquatic center, sports courts, trails (including a segment of the White River Greenway), and the Taggart Amphitheater. It is also home to Frank’s Paddlesports and the beautiful 30th Street Bridge.
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