Pridefest announces headliners including DJ Shawna and tribute shows to Lady Gaga and Adele

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- PrideFest announced earlier this year that it would be returning to Henry Maier Festival Park this summer. Now, the event is announcing headliners for the festival's five stages. 

Milwaukee Pride,Inc, the company that organizes PrideFest, says they worked to bring rich, diverse and engaging programming to each of the stages.  

Starring on Friday night is, Bonkerz Comedy Productions, a stand-up comedy showcase featuring three LGBT standup acts: Headliner, Cindy Foster, Feature Act Sam Morrison and show MC and host Chicago's own Marik Mavrakys.

On Saturday, the original Weather Girl, platinum-selling recording artist and two-time Grammy nominee Martha Wash accompanied by Broadway star and American Idol sensation, Frenchie Davison will perform. 

Other notable acts include Prince Poppycock (America’s Got Talent),tribute shows to Lady Gaga & Adele, and a star-studded lineup of local DJs such as The Milwaukee Bucks official DJ, DJ Shawna, drag performers, dancers, and more.

Milwaukee's PrideFest runs June 2 through June 4, 2022, kicking off the Milwaukee festival season.