Loogootee PrideFest organizers have faced a lot of difficult and controversy to get to September 7th, the day of the event itself.
LOOGOOTEE, Ind.(WTHI) – Loogootee PrideFest organizers have faced a lot of difficult and controversy to get to September 7th, the day of the event itself.
To them, it’s been a long awaited day full of inclusion and diversity.
For Tim and Tracy Brown-Salsman, PrideFest finally coming to fruition is meaningful.
As part of the LGBTQ community, they feel it’s a chance to celebrate their uniqueness. Something they want others to see so they don’t feel alone.
Looking to Saturday is a mix of emotions for the couple.
“Excited, a little overwhelmed honestly, it has been a long time coming,” said Tracy.
The Brown-Salsmans felt the city didn’t want them to have the event, but they fought for it to happen.
“We love everyone, even the people that are …