Gay pride parade flag

Let's take a look at all of the Pride flags—including all of the gay and LGBTQ+ flags—and the Pride flags' meanings behind each of them. 1 The original 'rainbow flag' was created by Gilbert Baker in to celebrate members of the gay and lesbian political movement. It comprised eight coloured stripes stacked on top of each other to evoke a rainbow, a symbol of hope. 2 Striped flag, typically six colors (from top to bottom): red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. The rainbow flag is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) pride and LGBTQ movements in use since the s. 3 June is Pride Month! Flags are sociopolitical symbols of community membership, unity, and visibility. 4 Pride month is a time for protest and celebration, one when the LGBTQ+ community unite under the rainbow banner or their chosen Pride flag. From the bisexual Pride flag to the trans Pride flag, here’s a guide to all the different designs. 5 Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. Click to view download files. 6 In the LGBTQ+ community, we signify our pride with flags. With many different identities in the community, there comes many different flags to know. We have collected all of the flags and a guide to learn about all of the different colors of our community’s rainbow. 7 Ariane Resnick, CNC is a mental health writer, certified nutritionist, and wellness author who advocates for accessibility and inclusivity. Daniella Amato is a biomedical scientist and fact-checker with expertise in pharmaceuticals and clinical research. 8 It goes back to , when the artist Gilbert Baker, an openly gay man and a drag queen, designed the first rainbow flag. Baker later revealed that he was urged by Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., to create a symbol of pride for the gay community. 9 . 10 . 11 . 12