From timeless comedy to adrenaline-filled skateboarding and colorful celebrations of community pride — First City Focus brings you the vibrant heartbeat of Vincennes, Indiana this summer! ☀️

In this episode:

We talk with Ann Pratt about the Red Skelton Comedy Convention and its 20th annual parade 🎉
Celebrate Go Skateboarding Day at Vincennes' skatepark 🛹
Discover how the Rainbow Over the Bridge Festival brings love, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ pride to southern Indiana 🌈
Ride along with over 350 Jeeps at the Heaps of Jeeps Festival 🛻🇺🇸
And explore the excitement of the annual Loogootee Summerfest 🎡

Join First City Focus host Allyson Bowers for a special episode featuring Haylie Robinson, host of the PBS travel series Finding Festivals. Discover the inspiration behind the show, the heart behind the storytelling, and how Vincennes’ iconic Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous became the perfect kickoff for Season 2.

Plus, enjoy a historical deep dive with a teaser from the new episode of History Vault featuring the beginnings of the Spirit of Vincennes Rendezvous, and highlights from a new historical marker dedication honoring the Gimbel family and their impact on retail and Jewish heritage.

Juneteenth, Youth Camps, Mental Health, Grief Services & Pet Adoption are the meaningful stories we are spotlighting this episode of First City Focus. From historical preservation and youth empowerment to mental health support and pet adoption. Watch now to meet local changemakers and celebrate what's possible when a community comes together.

🖤 Juneteenth 2025 Events in Indiana
🎨 Community-Based Mental Health Programs
🎓 Summer Youth Camps & Career Exploration
🐾 Adopt Don't Shop - Regional Pet Rescue Events
💬 Local History, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives