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!
Wisconsin is host to some of the biggest Pride celebrations in the Midwest. 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.
MIDDLETON WI PRIDE
- June 8th, 12 pm – 4 pm
- Stone Horse Green, 7550 Hubbard Ave, Middleton
Middleton WI Pride is an event for ALL AGES celebrating Middleton’s LGBTQ Community! Enjoy vendors, food, live music, games, and more.
SUN PRAIRIE PRIDE FEST
- Saturday, June 22nd, 12 pm – 4 pm
- Wetmore Park
Sun Prairie Pride Fest strives to provide a safe and inclusive place where kids feel surrounded by support and love and this event is designed to be a wonderful celebration of family-friendly Pride! Enjoy arts & crafts, music, food, and more. Events include a Story Time, DJ Dance Party, Family Yoga, a magic show, plus a parade!
THE BIG GAY MARKET
- June 15th – 16th
- Alliant Energy Center
Come shop at The Big Gay Market, an indoor / outdoor LGBTQIA+ friendly shopping experience! There will be shops and vendors galore, both owned by and supporting the LGBTQIA+ community. Event admission is FREE! (Parking is $8 per car)
PRIDE ON THE RIVER DRAG BRUNCH
- June 22nd, 11 am – 3 pm
- Breakwater Monona
The 2nd annual Pride on the River Drag Brunch on Saturday June 22nd at Breakwater Monona! Get ready for a day of delicious food, mimosas, and jaw-dropping performances by talented drag queens led by the Fabulous Miss Bianca Lynn Breeze. This in-person event promises to be a celebration of love, diversity, and acceptance. Tickets include Brunch and Show Fee – Doors open at 11am for Brunch and Show starts at 12pm.
PRIDE MONTH AT THE MADISON PUBLIC LIBRARY
- The whole month of June!
Each year Madison Public Library celebrates Pride month in June with events, books and resources. Madison Public Library provides free and equitable access to cultural and educational experiences. This month will feature a 4-week series of creative art-making for teens and tweens, a Friday film series, a 2-day fabric-dying workshop, and so much more.
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
Sure, it would be a bit of a drive down to Milwaukee, but totally worth it! 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.
Did we miss any of your favorite ways to celebrate Pride Month in Madison? Be sure to let us know and we can add it to the list!
HAPPY PRIDE!
