The original gay pride flag was seen in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. Around 30 volunteers helped to hand-dye and stitch the first two flags for the parade.

The original gay pride flag was seen in the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978. Around 30 volunteers helped to hand-dye and stitch the first two flags for the parade.

The first LGBT rainbow flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978. It immediately became a symbol of LGBT pride. The original design had eight, not six colors, each with its own meaning.

The traditional LGBT Pride flag was created in 1978. It originally consisted of eight stripes but was eventually dropped to six. The flag was created by San Francisco–based queer artist Gilbert ...

A RAINBOW flag will today fly from the town hall in Oxford to mark the 10th anniversary of LGBT month. For the final Friday of LGBT month, known as Purple Friday, supporters will wear purple ...