South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is returning to Indianapolis for a public appearance for the first time in five months.

The Democratic presidential candidate will headline the Young Democrats of America convention, speaking July 18 at 7 p.m., according to a news release. Tickets for the convention are available at yda.org/convention.

“The Young Democrats of America have fought for a moment like this — a millennial candidate for President who brings with him the new perspective of our generation,” said Danielle Glover, executive vice president of the Young Democrats of America, in a prepared statement. “Mayor Pete understands firsthand the weight on our generation’s shoulders as we work to solve the problems created by politicians who won’t live to see the repercussions.”

Buttigieg has largely been campaigning in early primary and caucus states such as Iowa and South Carolina, and fundraising in Democratic strongholds like New York and California.

He did launch his candidacy in April in South Bend. And, while he was still exploring a campaign, he spoke to about 400 people during his book tour Feb. 24 at IUPUI about being a millennial in Indiana, his stance on topics such as health care and gun violence, and his advice to LGBT youth.

He also delivered his first major policy speech in his home state, speaking on foreign policy to about 1,850 people June 11 at Indiana University

More than 1,000 people are expected to attend the Young Democrats' convention, which is July 17-20 at Union Station. More speakers will be announced in coming weeks, according to the news release.

The Young Democrats touted this year’s convention as the first in Indianapolis in its 90-year history, and the first time it's come to Indiana is more than 25 years.

IndyStar archives, however, show Indianapolis also hosted in 1937.

The Young Democrats of America have more than 150,000 members.

Call IndyStar reporter Chris Sikich at 317-444-6036. Follow him on Twitter: @ChrisSikich.