I am really excited to perform at this year's PrideFest. Milwaukee knows how to throw one hell of a party with Deborah Cox, Brandy and Etta James HELLLLLLLLLLLLLO ...sounds like a party to me. See you all in a couple of weeks
- Cyndi Lauper 2009

One of the best experiences of my career!  
 -Comedian Kathy Griffin after playing to her largest live audience ever 2007

... 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