List of gay pride flags
With June as our official Pride Month in the United States, we typically see a wealth of in-person parades and events during this time (but different cities have celebrations at different times, so check to see what's local to you). As such, you'll likely watch a lot of other Pride flags that embody different aspects of the LGBTQIA+ community. So what does each represent?
This list of Pride flags utilizes information from a range of sources, in particular The Advocate's comprehensive guide—but even outside of this article, there are many more iterations of Celebration flags that exist, including flags from different countries and states; flags that include relevant symbols; and two or more flags combined into one. There's also some disagreement about what should be considered the "official" flags, and controversy about some of the flags' origins and meanings. But what's potent is that the breadth of LGBTQIA+ representation continues to evolve, a nod to the vast diversity of sex, orientation, attraction, and gender.
Read on to learn more about Identity flags, their origins, and their meanings.
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Sexuality Flags &#; LGBT+ Symbols: The Ultimate Guide
We all know the famous rainbow flag that represents queer pride. There are, however, many flags recognized among the LGBTQ+ community to symbolize the wide range of sexual orientations and gender identities.
Why are there so many LGBTQ and gender flags and meanings to stand for the specific groups of the community?
Monica Helms, the creator of the Transgender Pride Flag, probably phrased it top when she said, “I say the rainbow flag is like the American flag: everybody&#;s underneath that. But each group, enjoy each state, has their own individual flag.”
So, why are flags so symbolic of the movement? The creator of the first rainbow Gay Pride Flag, Gilbert Baker, said, “Flags say something. You insert a rainbow flag on your windshield and you’re saying something.”
You can procure ready-made gender identity flags to showcase your lgbtq+ fest in the LGBTQ+ people, or you can design your very own custom flag and pennant string flags on Vispronet.
For a Pride flags list of all sexuality flags and gender flags included in the LGBTQ+ community, which are often showcased at their parades and events, check out all LGBTQ flags and names in
Flags of the LGBTIQ Community
Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a noticeable representation meant to commemorate progress, advocate for voice, and amplify the command and drive for collective action. There have been many LGBTIQ+ flags over the years. Some hold evolved, while others are constantly being conceptualized and created.
Rainbow Flag
Created in by Gilbert Baker, the iconic Pride Rainbow flag originally had eight stripes. The colors included pink to represent sexuality, red for healing, yellow for daystar, green for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit. In the years since, the flag now has six colors. It no longer has a pink stripe, and the turquoise and indigo stripes were replaced with royal blue.
Progress Event Flag
Created in by nonbinary artist Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride flag is based on the iconic rainbow flag. With stripes of black and brown to represent marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of paint and the triad of blue, pink, and pale from the trans flag, the design represents diversity and inclusion.
Trans Flag
Conceived by Monica Helms, an openly transge
Pride Flags
Flags are often used as symbols of lgbtq+ fest. It is no surprise then that numerous self-acceptance flags have been created to represent the sexual and gender diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Explore all the different flags and their meanings.
Interested in exploring further? Take the online Positive Space: Foundations course to learn more about sex, sexuality, and gender diversity.
This resource is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of celebration flags. If you include a suggestion for a flag to add or have any feedback on the information provided, please contact us.
Achillean Flag
Achillean: Men or men-aligned individuals who are attracted to other men and men-aligned people. It is sometimes established as men loving men (MLM). Achillean individuals may or may not be attracted to other genders. While this label isn’t exclusive, it is used to unify men-aligned people or men who affectionate other men.
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Creator: Redesigned by DeviantArt (Tumblr user)
Flag meaning: The first iteration was created by pridenpositivity (Tumblr user). The flag contains the color sky to represent men and a lime-green carnation in the center, which was popularized by Oscar Wilde wh.