June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States. Since its creation in 1978, the Rainbow Pride Flag has become a universal symbol for the LGBTQ community.

The history of the Gilbert Baker Pride flag In the 1970s, Harvey Milk – the first openly gay elected official in California – tasked activist Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of hope for the ...

Marchers in the Key West Pride parade carry a 100-foot-long section of an iconic 1.25-mile-long rainbow flag Sunday, June 11, 2023, up Duval Street in Key West, Fla.

San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker created the rainbow pride flag in the late 1970s. His original design had eight colorful stripes, with each color carrying a different meaning.

June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States. Since its creation in 1978, the Rainbow Pride Flag has become a universal symbol for the LGBTQ community.

You need a little rain. Under rainy skies and the watchful eyes of neighbors, the pride flag once again rose above Syracuse City Hall. A powerful symbol marking the start of Pride Month.

Updated: Jun 2, 2025 / 11:02 PM EDT ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A bright rainbow flag is now waving high above Washington Park to kick off Pride Month in the city of Albany.

The history of the Gilbert Baker Pride flag In the 1970s, Harvey Milk – the first openly gay elected official in California – tasked activist Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of hope for the ...