When is Milwaukee Pride?

Milwaukee celebrates Pride with a multi-day festival and parade each June, making it one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the Midwest.

PrideFest 2026

• Dates: Thursday, June 4 (4 PM - Midnight), Friday, June 5 (3 PM - Midnight), Saturday, June 6 (Noon - Midnight)
• Location: Henry Maier Festival Park (Summerfest Grounds), 200 N. Harbor Dr.
• Details: Wisconsin's largest LGBTQ+ festival, running since 1987. Billed as the nation's largest LGBTQ+ festival on permanent festival grounds, PrideFest attracts over 40,000 guests with national headliners, drag performances, community organizations, and food and drink vendors.

Milwaukee Pride Parade 2026

• Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026
• Step-off: 2:00 PM
• Route: Starts in Walker's Point on 2nd Street (between Scott and Seeboth streets), heading north toward the Milwaukee River
• Details: The 21st annual parade, organized by Milwaukee Pride Parade Inc.

Other Pride Events

• Pride on Brady (late June) — Free street festival on Brady Street on the East Side with entertainment, food, and shopping
• Black Pride MKE — Year-round events celebrating Black LGBTQ+ culture, including a Winter Gala, Community Impact Awards, and Pride Month programming

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