rainbow flag
Spectrum-striped symbol
The rainbow flag is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and identity, featuring horizontal stripes in spectral colors.
It emerged from San Francisco's gay community in the 1970s and now appears at pride events worldwide: Rainbow flags lined the parade route.
The design has spawned variants representing specific identities within the broader community.
Satisfaction from one's achievements
- gayAttracted to same sex
- lesbianWoman desiring women
- bisexualAttracted to multiple genders
- transgenderGender differs from assignment
queer · nonbinary · equality · visibility · coming out · sexual orientation · gender identity · liberation
Ceremonial public procession
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- marchRhythmic group walk
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- floatBuoyant object or vehicle
visibility · empowerment · self-love · courage · identity · out · joy · commemoration
Displayed strip with message
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- stripesParallel linear markings
- iconographyAnalysis of artistic symbols
representation · signal · recognition · badge · ensign · standard · imagery
Wholeness through cohesion
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- allianceFormal union of parties
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- communityCollective of connected people
togetherness · movement · collective · mutual aid · safe space · belonging · acceptance · affirmation
Tendency to expect good
- promiseCommitment to act
- renewalMaking current again
- futureTime still to come
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
progress · change · resilience · perseverance · triumph · overcoming · survival · remembrance
pride
Satisfaction from one's achievements
transgender · queer · nonbinary · equality · visibility · coming out · sexual orientation · gender identity · liberation · rights
parade
Ceremonial public procession
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- marchRhythmic group walk
- festivalOrganized public celebration
float · visibility · empowerment · self-love · courage · identity · out · joy · commemoration · demonstration
banner
Displayed strip with message
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- colorsVisual spectrum variations
- stripesParallel linear markings
iconography · representation · signal · recognition · badge · ensign · standard · imagery
unity
Wholeness through cohesion
community · togetherness · movement · collective · mutual aid · safe space · belonging · acceptance · affirmation · welcoming
optimism
Tendency to expect good
aspiration · progress · change · resilience · perseverance · triumph · overcoming · survival · remembrance · legacy
- flagsflags, colors, bunting, banner, standard
- LGBTQgay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
- LGBTQ+gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer
- Gay Culturecoming out, gay bar, drag queen, Stonewall, Castro
- LGBTQ educationGSA, LGBTQ history, LGBTQ youth, queer studies, trans students
- LGBTQ historyStonewall riots, gay liberation, Harvey Milk, pride movement, gay rights movement
rainbow flagnational flag
Official country banner
Stars and Stripes · Union Jack · tricolour · state flag · coat of arms
flag, rainbow, rainbows, rainbow-colored, rainbow's, rainbowy, rainbowlike, rainbow flags