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See joyful photos of Mike Epps’ community concert at Washington Park

by Nichelle Short, Mirror Indy
September 8, 2025

<h1>See joyful photos of Mike Epps’ community concert at Washington Park</h1> <p class="byline">by Nichelle Short, Mirror Indy <br />September 8, 2025</p> <br /> <figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS002-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61409" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Carl Thomas performs Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS001-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61383" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mike Epps receives an award Sept. 6, 2025, during his community concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS003-1024x812.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61385" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees line dance Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS004-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61386" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Michel’le performs Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS005.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61387" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Zapp drummer Lester Troutman Sr. performs with his band Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS006-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61411" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Music group Zapp performs Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS007-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61389" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Zapp band member takes selfies with attendees after the group’s performance Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns alignfull"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS009-697x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61391" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Michel’le brings an audience member into her performance Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS008-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61390" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Comedian, actor and event organizer Mike Epps speaks to the crowd Sept. 6, 2025, during his community concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS010-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61393" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees dance and sing along Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS011-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61412" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Comedian, actor and event organizer Mike Epps enjoys the music Sept. 6, 2025, during his community concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:66.66%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS013-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61416" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Music group Zapp performs Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:33.33%"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS012-edited-scaled.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61417" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees dance and sing along Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS014-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61413" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Music group Zapp performs Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS015-1024x715.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61398" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A member of music group Zapp moves through the crowd Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS016-1024x794.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61399" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees dance and sing along Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns alignwide"> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS017-731x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61400" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Attendees dance and sing along Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> <div class="wp-block-column"> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS018-870x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61401" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Michel’le performs Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIKE-EPPS-COMMUNITY-CONCERT-PHOTOS_NS019.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-61402" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Regina Marsh and emcee B-Swift thank attendees for coming Sept. 6, 2025, during Mike Epps’ Community Concert at Washington Park in Indianapolis.</figcaption></figure> <p><em>Nichelle Short is a Mirror Indy freelance contributor. 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