While not a formal "Pride Celebration" as Milwaukee would see just two years later, on Monday, September 6, 1971 the "Vietnam Veterans Against The War" sponsored a parade, and opened it to participation by any group. Milwaukee's Gay Liberation Front headed a gay contingent in the parade. According to the article in the GPU News, "A large Gay Liberation banner, a gay flag, and two other posters were carried by some 30 or 40 gay men and women who marched arm in arm."

The article goes on to say "There were only a few catcalls and many supporting comments from the spectators some of whom joined the group. After the parade ended the crowd walked to the alternate site park where music was provided along with food. The media noted the participation of Gay Liberation."