Philadelphia now has its first rainbow-colored crosswalks at 13th and Locust streets. (Photo by P. Butler for Visit Philadelphia)
The rainbows have landed.
Philadelphia’s Gayborhood just became even more colorful with the brand-new addition of rainbow-colored crosswalks at the intersection of 13th and Locust.
The neighborhood already posts rainbow-branded street signs, an internationally recognized welcome symbol that demonstrates a city's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. The rainbow symbol, sometimes called "the freedom flag," was created by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker and displays the six colors of the rainbow.
Now, thanks to commitments from Philly Pride Presents and the City of Philadelphia, permanent rainbow-colored crosswalks have been installed at the intersection of 13th and Locust streets.
The crosswalks are scheduled to be dedicated during a ceremony on July 5 at the Annual Reminders Block Party, which will coincide with a citywide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first group LGBT-rights demonstrations in the nation in Philadelphia.
With the installation, Philadelphia joins a short-list of other North American cities like San Francisco and Vancouver that have installed rainbow crosswalks.
See below for a look at these colorful beauties and take a walk to check them out for yourself. Don’t forget to use #visitphilly when posting those images!
Gayborhood to get rainbow crosswalks [Philadelphia Gay News]
FIRST LOOK: Philadelphia's Rainbow Crosswalks [G Philly]
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