Seattle Pridefest started from humble beginnings
It s a statement and a celebration. But when Seattle Pride Week began back in 1974, it was also an act of courage. #k5evening Author: Jim Dever, KING 5 Evening (KING 5) Published: 5:07 PM PDT June 24, 2016 Updated: 7:05 PM PDT June 28, 2021
EDITOR S NOTE: The above video first aired in June 2016.
It s a statement and a celebration. But when Seattle Pride Week began back in 1974, it was also an act of courage.
“You had to be in the closet in the 70s if you wanted to keep your job.”
David Neth had recently moved to Seattle, where he felt right at home in a welcoming gay community. He wanted to create an event worthy of his new city s potential.