WISCONSIN — Pride Month is celebrated throughout the month of June to recognize the LGBTQ+ community’s past, present and future.
From Milwaukee to Eau Claire and beyond, Pride Month will be celebrated throughout Wisconsin with festivals, parades, picnics and more.
Find an event near you:
Milwaukee
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PrideFest Milwaukee 2024
When: June 6-8
Where: Henry Maier Festival Park, 200 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee
Wisconsin’s largest Pride event will feature performances by Ada Vox, Envy Peru, Icona Pop, David Archuleta and many more. The three-day event will also have a variety of food trucks, vendors, a volleyball tournament, a health and wellness area and more.
Learn more, here.
When: June 8
Where: Harley-Davidson Museum, 400 West Canal Street, Milwaukee
The world’s largest LGBTQ motorcycle run is back. Registration and check-in starts at 10:30 a.m., with the ride starting at noon. Registration is $10 and can also be done online.
Learn more, here.
When: June 9
Where: 735 S 2nd Street, Milwaukee
This year’s pride parade theme is “Respecting Our Past, Honoring Our Future.” It’s the 20th anniversary of the parade, which aims to “provide a family fun oriented celebration of LGBT Pride for the citizens of South East Wisconsin and Milwaukee.”
Learn more, here.
Pride Night at American Family Field
When: June 11
Where: American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee
Watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Toronto Blue Jays while you show off your pride. Plus, snag a Brewers Pride flag as part of the team’s community event promo.
Learn more, here.
Door County
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2024 8th Annual Open Door Pride Festival
When: June 29
Where: Martin Park, 207 S 3rd Avenue, Sturgeon Bay
The Open Door Pride Festival will feature a DJ and live music, while offering games, face painting and a selfie station. Snag some Pride merch or try a fresh food truck. Take part in the Ribbon Project or the What’s My Pride? initiative.
Learn more, here.
Sheboygan
When: June 22
Where: City Green, 710 New York Avenue, Sheboygan
The Sheboygan County LGBTQ Alliance will host the Sheboygan Pride Picnic. Enjoy performances, art and music while checking out vendors and connecting with the community.
Learn more, here.
Viroqua
When: June 22
Where: Eckhart Park, 499 W Decker Street, Viroqua
Viroqua Area Pride is kicking off its fourth annual celebration this Pride Month. This family-friendly pride event will feature live music, drag performances, food, a live photo booth and youth activities.
Learn more, here.
Madison
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When: June 22
Where: Wetmore Park, 555 North Street, Sun Prairie
From drag story time to a magic show to a parade to yard games to yoga sessions, festival goers will find plenty of activities to celebrate Pride Month in their own unique way.
Learn more, here.
When: June 18
Where: Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Drive Madison
The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce offers an evening of networking with other people and businesses who support the LGBTQ community. Admission is free.
Learn more, here.
Pride on the River Drag Brunch
When: June 22
Where: Breakwater Monona, 6308 Metropolitan Lane Monona
Those who attend the second annual Pride on the River Drag Brunch will not only enjoy food and mimosas, but also watch a drag queen show led by the Fabulous Miss Bianca Lynn Breeze. Doors open at 11 a.m. but this $35 brunch will start at noon.
Learn more, here.
Green Bay
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When: June 29
Where: Green Bay
The event will provide attendees with free entry to each bar, where they can enjoy drink and food specials for purchase. Specialty pride-themed cocktails and live entertainment will also be featured during the crawl.
Learn more, here.
Appleton
When: June 22
Where: TBD
Join Fox Valley Pride for this celebration of inclusion in the Fox Cities. The event will feature entertainment, food, trucks, LGBTQ-owned and allied vendors and resources.
Learn more, here.
Oshkosh
When: June 29
Where: Leach Amphitheater, 303 Ceape Avenue Oshkosh, WI 54901
The event is a free celebration for all ages. There will be food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase, along with free resources. The event will also have free yard games, music, dancing, singing, speakers and performers.
Learn more, here.
Wausau
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When: June 1
Where: Multiple locations in Wausau (see website for more details)
This event has something for everyone with several events in one day, including Family Pride Fest, Teen Pride and Wausau Pride at Night. This year’s pride fest will have multiple vendors and live entertainment, including a live performance by “RuPaul’s Drag Race” runner-up Sapphira Cristál.
Learn more, here.
When: June 13-16
Where: Motorama Event Grounds, 181705 Stradale Lane, Aniwa, WI 54408
Celebrate pride with this annual celebration. The event will feature speakers, vendors, drag shows, a fashion show, a champagne brunch, an aerial burlesque and so much more. It costs $10 per ticket, which includes access to all three days.
Learn more, here.
Eau Claire
When: June 8
Where: Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire, WI 54703
The event hosted by the Chippewa Valley LGBTQ+ Community Center is a free event that features vendors, musical performances and a drag show for all ages from 3-4 p.m.
Learn more, here.
Stevens Point
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When: June 14
Where: Downtown Stevens Point
Celebrate pride a day before Point Pride in Downtown Stevens Point with the Pride Crawl that supports local businesses and Stevens Point Pride. There will be special pride deals from participating bars. Guests can also complete a punch card by 9 p.m. to be entered into a giveaway.
Learn more, here.
When: June 15
Where: Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve St, Stevens Point, WI 54481
This event will have two full lineups of entertainment between the Laird Room and the Encore. Organizers still encouraged the utilize of lawn chairs by attendees despite being indoors this year.
Learn more, here.
Fond du Lac
When: June 23
Where: Lakeside Park, 555 N. Park Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
This 100% volunteer-run event celebrates individuality, community and love with allies and LGBTQ+ people. The event will have LGBTQ+ resources, food trucks, live performances, activities and more.
Learn more, here
When: June 23
Where: Lakeside Park Pavillion, 71 Promen Dr., Fond du Lac, WI 54935
This free event is part of Pride Picnic. Meet at Lakeside Park Pavillion with your bike and ride for approximately 6 miles on a section of the Fond du Lac Loop. You’ll return in time to enjoy the picnic.
Learn more, here.
