June is Pride Month! And Pride is for … EVERYONE. While Pride Month is a dedicated celebration and commemoration of activism for the LGBTQ+ community, it is also an opportunity to embrace diversity, inclusion, and equality. Plus, it’s just so much fun!
Milwaukee is host to some of the biggest Pride celebrations in the state. While many are very inclusive for all ages, we recommend grown-ups use common sense and their judgment about what activities will be most appropriate for their kids at their specific ages.
PRIDEFEST MILWAUKEE
- June 6th – 8th, 2024; Thurs 4 pm – midnight, Friday 3 pm – midnight, Saturday 12 pm – midnight
- Summerfest Grounds
- Kids 12 and under are FREE
PrideFest Milwaukee has been Wisconsin’s largest LGBTQ celebration since 1987. Held on the Summerfest grounds each year, you can expect a vibrant atmosphere, live music and performers, tons of vendors owned by members of the queer community, opportunities to support charities devoted to serving area LGBTQ residents, and so much more.
Saturday, June 8th is Kids & Family Day at PrideFest!
All ages are welcome at PrideFest, but kids 13 and under do require adult supervision. Many of the events most appropriate for younger kids will take place earlier in the day. Saturday, June 8th is Kids & Family Day at PrideFest, when most of the activities geared for youth will be taking place.
- Check out the lineup for the Children’s Stage!
- PrideFest Story Slam – June 8th, 10 am, PrideFest Youth Area
- PBS Wisconsin at PrideFest – June 8th, 12 pm
- Meet Daniel Tiger at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm in the Children’s Area
- Learn about the PBS Film Wisconsin Pride at the History Exhibit
- Play LGBTQ+ History Trivia at 12 pm, 2:30 pm, or 4 pm
- Stop by the Shake Shack booth to enjoy FREE ICE CREAM in the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social
- Be sure to take a ride on the SkyGlider to get the best view of all the festivities from above.
MILWAUKEE PRIDE PARADE
- Sunday, June 9th, 2024 – Parade steps off at 2 pm
- Walker’s Point Neighborhood, 2nd Street between Scott Street and Seeboth St
Come celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Milwaukee Pride Parade! This annual event has a mission to provide a family fun oriented celebration of LGBT Pride for the citizens of Southeast Wisconsin and Milwaukee. Expect music, performers, dancing, and a whole lot of QUEER JOY! Be sure to stick around after the Milwaukee Pride Parade to enjoy the Walker’s Point Block Party and patronize local LGBTQ+ and ally bars.
RIDE WITH PRIDE
- June 8th, Check-in starts at 10:30 am, Ride at noon
- Harley Davidson Museum → Milwaukee PrideFest
Are you a motorcycle rider? Grab your kiddo and both of your helmets and register for the 2024 Ride with Pride! Ride With Pride MKE is the Midwest’s premiere LGBT motorcycle run! Every June, Ride With Pride MKE kicks off Pride Month with a celebratory group ride through Milwaukee, ending up right at the gates of PrideFest! It would also be fun to just
PRIDE NIGHT AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD
- June 11th
- American Family Field
Join in on the Brewers’ annual celebration of the LGBTQ+ community at Pride Night on June 11. Get your special Community Night Ticket and don’t miss the Brewers Pride Flag special promo item.
PRIDE IN PARENTHOOD
- June 12
- Kindbody – 787 N. Broadway – Milwaukee
Connect with other LGBTQ+ individuals and couples who are on similar journeys to parenthood. Share experiences, exchange advice, and build a supportive network of friends and allies. Enjoy light refreshments and take home informative materials and resources to support you on your fertility journey.
HAPPY PRIDE!
