PrideFest, Pride Parade, Crusherfest and other things to do in Milwaukee this weekend

Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
·2 min read

1. PrideFest Milwaukee

Milwaukee PrideFest 2023 officially opens the lakefront festival season at Maier Festival Park this weekend. Main Stage headliners include Betty Who (10:15 p.m. June 2) and Peaches (10:45 p.m. June 3), with more entertainment, food and activities across the Summerfest grounds. PrideFest's hours are 4 p.m. to midnight June 1, 3 p.m. to midnight June 2 and noon to midnight June 3. Admission is $15 June 1 and $25 June 2 and 3, with a three-day pass available for $50. Info: pridefest.com.

RELATED: PrideFest returns to Milwaukee this weekend. Here's what you need to know.

A group carries a pride flag during the 2022 Milwaukee Pride Parade. The 2023 edition of the parade will be held in Walker's Point June 4.
A group carries a pride flag during the 2022 Milwaukee Pride Parade. The 2023 edition of the parade will be held in Walker's Point June 4.

2. Milwaukee Pride Parade

The Milwaukee Pride Parade, separate but in sync with PrideFest, starts at 2 p.m. June 4 at South Second Street and Greenfield Avenue, marching along Second Street to Seeboth Street. The mile-long parade is free to attend. Info: prideparademke.org.

The statue of Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski is the centerpiece of Crusherfest, which returns to South Milwaukee this weekend.
The statue of Reggie "The Crusher" Lisowski is the centerpiece of Crusherfest, which returns to South Milwaukee this weekend.

3. CrusherFest

Crusherfest, the party celebrating the legacy of South Milwaukee native and wrestling legend Reggie “The Crusher” Lisowski, is back, June 3-4 in the South Milwaukee Downtown Market, 1101 Milwaukee Ave. There'll be live music, food, appearances by some popular wrestlers, the popular Mr. Saloon competition and more. Info: crusherfest.org.

RELATED: Food, special guests and wrestling are on tap for the 2023 Crusherfest in South Milwaukee June 3-4

4. Milwaukee Highland Games

Hammer-throwing competitions, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish music and more are on the agenda at the Milwaukee Highland Games on June 3 at Croatian Park, 9100 S. 76th St., Franklin. The gates open at 9 a.m. Tickets are $10, free for kids 12 and younger and for active members of the military in uniform. Info: milwaukeehighlandgames.org.

5. Party in the Park at Three Bridges Park

Three Bridges Park, 3700 W. Pierce St., is marking its 10th anniversary with a party from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3. Look for guided hikes, music, games, performances, food, family activities and more throughout the former vacant railyard turned nature-friendly green space. Info: Party in the Park — 10 Years of Transformation in Three Bridges Park Facebook event page.

RELATED: What’s going on in Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin in spring 2023

RELATED: Concerts and performing arts

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: PrideFest, Crusherfest and more things to do in Milwaukee this weekend

Recommended Stories