On Friday, May 17, 2024 the Indianapolis Indians hosted the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana at Victory Field for a special night celebrating Native American culture. The event featured a smudging ceremony, traditional drum songs, a land acknowledgment, and a $2,000 scholarship presentation to Miami Nation student Allison Burns. Tribal Secretary Sarah Bitzel threw the first pitch, and educational booths and video board displays highlighted Miami Nation's history. The night also honored veterans, particularly Miami Nation members, with a tribute by Major General R. Dale Lyles, concluding with "America The Beautiful" and fireworks.
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Indianapolis Indians partner with organizations around the city and state to host Community Celebrations throughout the season. Read on to learn more about our previous Community Celebrations, and stay tuned for the announcement of all 2026 dates in March.
On July 11, 2025, the Indians paid tribute to the rich history of the Negro Leagues in Indianapolis with Negro Leagues Night. Ahead of the game, the Indians staff participated in two Black history Walk and Talk tours led by local historian Sampson Levingston of Through2Eyes, which explored significant locations tied to the city's Black sports legacy. Before the start of the game, Levingston threw a ceremonial first pitch and spoke with players about the lasting impact of Black baseball in Indianapolis. In between innings, fans experienced a virtual Walk and Talk with Levingston that highlighted key sites in Indianapolis that played a role in Black baseball history. In addition, the Indians each played in honor of a Negro Leagues player and wore specialty jerseys inspired by the Negro Leagues club, the Indianapolis ABCs, that raised $5,531 for Indianapolis Indians Charities through a game-worn jersey auction.
On August 28, 2025, the Indianapolis Indians celebrated Pride Night at Victory Field, using the game of baseball to promote unity, inclusion and love. The first 1,000 fans through the gates received an Indians Pride Night fan giveaway, and the evening began with a pregame concert featuring performances by the Pride of Indy Bands’ pep band and Geeks & Grooves ensembles, who also performed the national anthem. Throughout the game, video boards displayed facts about the LGBTQ+ community in Indianapolis, and the in-game music featured songs by LGBTQ+ artists to highlight and celebrate their contributions.
On August 7, 2025, the Indianapolis Indians celebrated Irish Community Night at Victory Field, showcasing authentic Irish music, dance, and culture. Fans were welcomed with a bagpipe performance by the St. Patrick’s Day Rogues Pipes & Drums in the Center Field Plaza, followed by Irish dancing from the Richens/Timm Irish Dance Academy. The evening also featured ceremonial first “hits” with hurling equipment, where two hurlers and a Ladies Gaelic Footballer passed a sliotar with a hurley from the pitcher’s mound to home plate. The Irish National Anthem was performed by the St. Patrick’s Day Rogues Pipes & Drums before the Star-Spangled Banner. Fans could also try their hand at hurling in a batting cage set up on the left field berm.
On July 8, 2025, the Indianapolis Indians celebrated Jewish Community Night at Victory Field, honoring the history, culture and contributions of the Jewish community. The evening began with ceremonial first pitches from two community leaders — Dr. Alexander Kor, a local podiatrist and son of Holocaust survivor Eva Kor, and Senior Rabbi Avi Grossbaum of Chabad Lubavitch of Indiana. Cantor Melissa Cohen of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck and her daughter, Sadie Cohen, performed the national anthem prior to first pitch. Throughout the game, fans visited educational booths in the Center Field Plaza hosted by CANDLES Holocaust Museum and JCC Indianapolis, where they could learn more about Jewish culture and history. The video board highlighted the legacy of Jewish baseball players who have played for the Indianapolis Indians during inning breaks.