(Michigan City, IN) - Pridefest is returning this year to Michigan City.

Last year, the event drew about 4,500 people, according to Pridefest organizers.

The event itineray includes concerts in the band shell at Washington Park, along with food trucks and 30 other vendors offering pride merchandise, among other offerings.

Pride fest is scheduled June 17th from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.  Officials say the event attracts people from the entire region and other states.

Pridefest debuted in 2019 but was cancelled the following two years due to the pandemic.