Pride Will Continue In Milwaukee With 'PridertoberFest'

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee Pride, the organization that hosts PrideFest, announced Thursday that it will host "PridetoberFest" at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park, located at 200 N. Harbor Drive, on October 8-9.

PrideFest, which is usually held in June, was canceled in January of 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Milwaukee Pride added that PrideFest is the biggest LGBTQ+ event in Wisconsin.

PridetoberFest will be a scaled back version of the June festival, organizers said. They added that the two-day event will activate multiple stages that engage a diverse lineup of entertainment with a particular focus on local acts, performers, and shows.

“We just couldn’t wait until 2022 to see our LGBTQ+ family and allies again.” Milwaukee Pride vice president Luke Olson said. “October is LGBTQ+ history month along with National Coming Out Day. What better moment to gather and reflect on the long journey that got us to this point - and of course, to celebrate!”

Here are the dates and times PridetoberFest will take place:

Oct. 8: 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Oct. 9: 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Tickets, entertainment lineups and event details will be ready in late July or early August, organizers said. For the most up to date information, organizers said to check Milwaukee Pride's Facebook page or pridefest.com.