The pride rainbow flag is the pride symbol of the LGBTQ community and each colour on the flag has a specific meaning. Here we look at what every colour in the rainbow flag means. It was first flown in 1978 at the ‘Gay Freedom Day parade in San Francisco and became the most popular symbol of gay pride. Afterwards, Baker thought a rainbow flag would represent the beautiful diversity of this community.
A pink triangle has symbolized, the gay rights movement. It was initially designed by artist and gay rights activist Gilbert Baker in 1978. The design of the flag changed over a year and each colour has a specific meaning. The famous flag has become a symbol of pride and support for lesbian, transgender, gay, bisexual, and pansexual people.
Pride month and the iconic rainbow pride flag are correlated and it’s impossible to think of pride month without imagining the iconic rainbow flag.
