Festival Latino
Sadly, Wabash Valley Progressives have decided to cancel Festival Latino 2025 for the safety of our Latino community. We hope to bring the back festival back in the future. Read the press release.
In 2017, Wabash Valley Progressives decided we wanted to find a way to honor the Latino community. The first Festival Latino was held at the Vincennes Riverwalk in August with overwhelming support from our community. We invite you to enjoy traditional dance, food, music, and activities for children while expressing gratitude and support for the Latino community.
Rainbow Over The Bridge
Save the date – June 21, 2025
Wabash Valley Progressives aim to make the community a more welcoming and safer place for ALL people. In June, we celebrate Pride Month with a family-focused festival in Vincennes. Join us in supporting and advocating for our LGBTQ+ friends. Wabash Valley Progressives also maintains a list of local LGBTQ+ Friendly Businesses
Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American Heritage Month
Wabash Valley Progressives honor indigenous people each year with activities including film screenings and discussion. Learn about our ongoing project to support Native American Nations through the creation of Minooteeni Park.
WVP Annual Meeting
Each year in April, Wabash Valley Progressives invites everyone to come together to learn more about the community and our work.
Earth Day
Wabash Valley Progressives support conservation and the environment. We support efforts to increase the use of native plants and the removal of invasive species as well as recycling and appreciation of our natural areas.
Look for this artwork! These businesses and organizations proudly support the LGBTQ+ community. See the list, which also includes local resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
We Stand With Ukraine
Wabash Valley Progressives supports Ukraine in their fight to save their county and freedom. On Saturday, March 5, a diverse group of more than 60 people from across the Wabash Valley marched in a show of solidarity.
Building Bridges
Wabash Valley Progressives advocates for social equity and works to create a more diverse and inclusive community. To this end, we created Building Bridges, a series of community discussions on race. Our first session featured Jim Sims, Monroe County NAACP President at the Knox County Public Library. Meghan Quinn and Tyson Sims, instructors in higher education, led the second discussion. We plan to continue to engage community members in discussions on race and equity to make this a better place to live for everyone.
March for Science
The March for Science champions robustly funded and publicly communicated science as a pillar of human freedom and prosperity. Our very first public event in 2017, Wabash Valley Progressives led a march from the Vincennes Riverfront Pavilion. At our 2018 event, we planted an oak tree on the Vincennes Riverwalk. March for Science featured educational and fun activities for kids, and informative speakers on issues including climate change.