Each stripe has an individual meaning important to the gay community: sexuality, life, healing, sunlight, nature, magic, serenity, and spirit.Ħ Stripes Rainbow + Triangle of White, Pink, Blue, Brown, Black: Progress Pride Flag Gay activist and artist Gilbert Baker designed the original 8 striped rainbow flag in 1977 as an alternative to the pink triangle often used, which comes from the holocaust. But did you know there’s more than one variant? Check them out: Gay Pride Classic 8-Stripe Rainbow: The Gilbert Baker
Most people are familiar with the Gay Pride rainbow flags. How to identify flags with this guide: All the rainbow flag variants are together at the top, and after that the flags are organised by the colour of the top stripe, so take note of that and look it up in the guide below. Never fear though, we’ve put together this handy guide organising the flags by colour (plus the stories behind them) so whether you’re partying, protesting, or watching from the sidelines at Pride this year, you’ll know what good company you’ll be in. A pride flag can be a powerful symbol and celebration of identity – but with so many it can be difficult to keep track. With in-person Pride back on the agenda for many this year, lots of flags will be coming back out of the closet.