6th Annual Whitewater Pride Rally
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When: Saturday, October 3, 2026 from 10 AM - 3 PM Where: Cravath Lakefront Park in Whitewater, WI Click here to vendor or sponsor!!! |
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Help celebrate the diversity, inclusion, and pride in our community!
The Pride Rally:
- This family-friendly event will include activities for children, adults, and even the family pets all in support of our LGBTQ+ friends and neighbors.
- Event includes music, performances, vendors, and food trucks. Speakers will discuss the state of the LGBTQ+ movement locally and nationally.
- A children’s corner will include activities and story time with a selection of LGBTQ+ children’s books and face painting.
- Your pets are also invited to attend and participate in a Pride Pet Costume contest. For the safety of your pets and others, please make sure all pets are leashed and comfortable with crowds
2026 Gold Sponsors
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2026 Silver Sponsors
First English Lutheran Church
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2026 Bronze Sponsors
2026 Vendors
Adoption Choice, Inc
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - WI Chapter
Fair Wisconsin
First English Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church - Whitewater
First Weber Real Estate Services
Finches Landing
LGBTQ+ Walworth County
Magic Stitches Crochet
Pink Pocky Creations
Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI
Rocky Rococo of Whitewater
Sampa Tacos
Starbucks of Whitewater
Studio 84
UWW College Democrats
Vivent Health
Whitewater Public Library
Whitewater Unites Lives
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement
WUSD GSA and Prism Club
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - WI Chapter
Fair Wisconsin
First English Lutheran Church
First United Methodist Church - Whitewater
First Weber Real Estate Services
Finches Landing
LGBTQ+ Walworth County
Magic Stitches Crochet
Pink Pocky Creations
Planned Parenthood Advocates of WI
Rocky Rococo of Whitewater
Sampa Tacos
Starbucks of Whitewater
Studio 84
UWW College Democrats
Vivent Health
Whitewater Public Library
Whitewater Unites Lives
Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement
WUSD GSA and Prism Club
2026 Performers and Entertainment
Cynthia Mooseknuckle
Miss Cowphusia
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Lavender Jones
Jessabelle
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2026 Food Vendors
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Whitewater Pride in the Media
Queer Spaces in Rural Places: Whitewater's First Pride Rally
Queery Show 2-9-22
"I've lived in Whitewater for 32 years, and that morning when I crossed Main Street to walk into the area and I saw a pride flag hanging from a tree and I heard the members of the Warhawk Marching Band... all of a sudden I started crying, because I felt this immense sense of pride right here in this town... nothing compares to your hometown... It really just overtook me with emotion." - Kim Simes
"Every time my friends and I drive past that section on Main Street where it was, that's the first thing that comes to mind is that this garden with this awesome fountain in the middle was painted with rainbows in October of this year, and it's such a brilliant juxtaposition to the different experience we've had in our rural community, and it is impactful." - Orin
"I hope it was something that really gave people an opportunity to celebrate their beautiful authentic selves or strengthen their desire to be a strong Ally for the LGBTQ community, because both are so important." - Kim Simes
Queery Show 2-9-22
"I've lived in Whitewater for 32 years, and that morning when I crossed Main Street to walk into the area and I saw a pride flag hanging from a tree and I heard the members of the Warhawk Marching Band... all of a sudden I started crying, because I felt this immense sense of pride right here in this town... nothing compares to your hometown... It really just overtook me with emotion." - Kim Simes
"Every time my friends and I drive past that section on Main Street where it was, that's the first thing that comes to mind is that this garden with this awesome fountain in the middle was painted with rainbows in October of this year, and it's such a brilliant juxtaposition to the different experience we've had in our rural community, and it is impactful." - Orin
"I hope it was something that really gave people an opportunity to celebrate their beautiful authentic selves or strengthen their desire to be a strong Ally for the LGBTQ community, because both are so important." - Kim Simes
“The Pride Rally is a way to support our kids and listen to the stories of their journeys,” Virginia Coburn, a Whitewater Unites Lives member and a Pride Rally committee member said. “Come to the rally. Be a friend to them and their families.”
“As a planning group, we believe it is important for communities like Whitewater to
show that we, too, are supportive of LGBTQ+ students and others. Celebrating those who are out, coming out or thinking about it is critically important for rural communities to demonstrate real support for all that LGBTQ+ residents add to the fabric of vibrant communities” Stephanie Selvick, UW-Whitewater’s past LGBTQ+ coordinator, said. “This event provides an opportunity not only to celebrate, but also to educate. Having a report on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and their allies is an important part of inspiring and garnering additional support and activism for the community.”
show that we, too, are supportive of LGBTQ+ students and others. Celebrating those who are out, coming out or thinking about it is critically important for rural communities to demonstrate real support for all that LGBTQ+ residents add to the fabric of vibrant communities” Stephanie Selvick, UW-Whitewater’s past LGBTQ+ coordinator, said. “This event provides an opportunity not only to celebrate, but also to educate. Having a report on issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and their allies is an important part of inspiring and garnering additional support and activism for the community.”
As an educator in this wonderful community, it’s absolutely inspiring and heartwarming to be part of this ever-growing event. Whitewater High School students talked about last year’s Pride Rally all year long,” Camden Harlan, an English teacher and co-advisor for the Gay-Straight Alliance at Whitewater High School, said. “Whether attendees gathered up the courage to speak on stage or experienced their first drag show (like me!), they will remember those moments for the rest of their lives. It’s the support of a resilient and inclusive community -
businesses, schools, and municipalities - that allows us to celebrate and show our love for every human.”
businesses, schools, and municipalities - that allows us to celebrate and show our love for every human.”
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Anders Clarksen reads a poem they wrote.
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Victorya Attwood engages the crowd with the chicken dance. Who doesn't love the chicken dance??
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