2025
Miss Indy Juneteenth
June 7th
The Basile Theatre at The Athenaeum
401 E Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
6PM

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 The Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum
401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Cocktail Hour: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Showtime: 6:00 PM

Celebrate Black beauty, brilliance, and tradition at the Miss Indy Juneteenth Pageant—a powerful evening dedicated to uplifting the voices, talents, and stories of young Black women in our community.

Now in its fifth year, the pageant blends elegance, cultural pride, and empowerment into an unforgettable night. Set inside the stunning Basile Theatre at the Historic Athenaeum, guests will enjoy an evening of live performances, inspiring contestants, and joyful celebration rooted in Black American traditions.

Join us for an intimate cocktail hour at 5PM, followed by the pageant beginning promptly at 6PM. Whether you’re coming to cheer on a contestant or support the mission of Indy Juneteenth, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

🎟️ Tickets will be available soon! Choose between general admission seating or reserve a small group/family table for a more personalized experience.

Support the movement. Celebrate the culture. Crown the next Miss Indy Juneteenth Queens rooted Black excellence.

Rachelle Jackson

From Indianapolis, IN, Rachelle Jackson has been crowned Miss Indy Juneteenth in the 4th Annual Miss Indy Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant.

What does Miss Indy Juneteenth Do?

Volunteering

Miss Indy Juneteenth volunteers her time, especially with the youth throughout the Indianapolis area. She represents the freedom to be oneself, and through her selfless acts of helping others, she promotes just that! (Pictured is Miss Indy Juneteenth first time placing the crown on her head!)

Raise Awareness

Pageant contestants get to choose a community issue that they are passionate about. Upon winning, Indy Juneteenth assists them with spreading their wings and bringing awareness to whatever issue that they choose. (Pictured is Miss Indy Juneteenth in her Creative Scene outfit showcasing what it means to be Rachelle Jackson.)