This page is about sharing some of the many comments we've
received from the festival's attendees, performers
and the media. We are proud of the work we do, but comments
like these give us the extra motivation to put countless
volunteer hours into producing one of the nation's
most unique and dynamic pride events. Thank you.
One of the best experiences of my career!
- Comedian Kathy Griffin after playing to her largest
live audience ever
... the atmosphere of PrideFest is bona fide Milwaukee,
in all its generous, playful, proud glory.
- Curve Magazine, October 2007
Holy ****! That was an amazing crowd!
- Joan Jett, after her headline performance in 2007
[Margaret] Cho has been workshopping material at
a number of GLBT-related events like OutSpokane in Washington
and more locally, Milwaukee PrideFest, which Cho says
is absolutely fantastic. "... The people that were
performing and the people that were participating [were]
pretty amazing."
- Time Out Chicago, 2006
I love how open and inviting everyone seems to be.
You can wear what you want, speak how you do, kiss who
you love and NO ONE JUDGES! It's a beautiful thing.
- Ashley, age 22, from Stevens Point, WI
Great place to meet new friends. The food is wonderful
and the concerts are awesome.
Georgette, age 45, from Milwaukee, WI
We had a great time at our first PrideFest in 2007
and are planning to come back again this year!
- Peter, age 39, from Chicago, IL
I found it very exciting and empowering. It was great
to see people like myself and feel that I was not being
and/or doing anything bad. I felt like ... myself.
It was liberating.
- Preston, age 21, Hatley, WI
PrideFest is a must for everyone... what a great
weekend that we look forward to and plan every year.
- Gail, age 49, from Alsip, IL
Keep up the great work. PrideFest inspired us to
start an organization in our community that puts on large
scale social events. You are making a difference. Never
forget that.
Rob, age 36, from East Peoria, IL
Loved the open air entertainment.
- Jason, age 34, from Driffield, United Kingdom
Love the absolute diversity of attendees.
- Cheryl, age very old, from Webb City, MO
PrideFest is the best time because I can feel 100%
free to be myself and free to show affection to my partner
openly without looking around first. I go there all three
days each year just so I can feel rejuvenated for the
rest of the year.
- Cindy, age 37, from Milwaukee, WI
I flippin love PrideFest!! It makes me so happy to
see all the families there and to see everyone able to
be themselves!!
- Jennifer, age 20, Green Bay, WI
I have been going to Milwaukee pride for 5 years
now and every year I still cannot believe how friendly
everyone is toward one another and how many gays and lesbians
are actually out! Thank you Milwaukee Pride!!!!
- Julian, age 32, from De Pere, WI
I love coming every year. I started coming when I
was 16 and now that I'm 26 with children of my own,
I bring them with me and we have a great time as a family.
- Amanda, age 26, from Milwaukee, WI
