Milwaukee native says Pridefest changed his life

MILWAUKEE — A performer at Milwaukee’s 2022 PrideFest was busy training strikes and shifting gear on Friday, all to prepare for this weekend’s Pridefest.

“I am extraordinarily excited, ” says Erin Cummings.

36-12 months-old Cummings was born and raised in Kenosha and now lives in California. He is been coming to Milwaukee’s Pridefest for 15 years. He says the primary time he went, he felt accepted.

“I had simply come to assist. I hadn’t even come out but. I got here and simply noticed the overwhelming quantity of affection and help. Everybody with the ability to be themselves. So, after that, like I simply needed to maintain coming.”

Cummings is a former DJ for KISS FM in Milwaukee. He might be a featured DJ at Pridefest this yr. He is aware of that popping out is now all the time simple for women and men.

“For anybody that is struggling to return out or do not know what they’re. That is okay. It is okay. It is okay to not know the place you are at and the way you feel. And we’re right here for you. Even when your mother and father and household don’t agree with you, we’ve plenty of love to provide in return.”

Cummings additionally is aware of the ache of not with the ability to be your self.

He admits, “I led a double life for a few years. Till I volunteered right here and determined to return out.”

Erin Cummings is grateful to be a part of a joyful occasion that celebrates inclusion and love. Milwaukee’s Pridefest runs by means of the weekend on the Summerfest grounds.

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