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The flag showed the traditional six rainbow colors in horizontal stripes, with a black and a brown stripe atop them. “It is clear we still have a long road ahead of us, but what is refreshing is that overall, attitudes are changing and generally people respond positively to diversity and inclusivity.” Get the latest news from in your inbox. It was introduced at a City Hall ceremony in June of 2017. “Some online comments aimed at our community were just unacceptable,” she said. With the landmark ruling, gay marriage becomes legal in all 50 states. Ms Arnold said, disappointingly, the festival was not without controversy, with protesters at one event and the group’s photographer excluded from a local Facebook photography group for sharing photos of the festivities. embassies to fly the rainbow pride flag on embassy flagpoles during June, LGBTQ Pride Month, three American diplomats told NBC News. “We are definitely looking forward to organising a bigger and even more diverse Pride next year.” The Trump administration is rejecting requests from U.S.
that the region flies the rainbow flag when it comes to gay-friendliness, too. “We are over the moon to see the overwhelming support from the wider Albany community,” she said. With WorldPride coming up, find some of the best places to celebrate. Ms Arnold said the highlight of the festival was seeing some of Albany’s landmarks shine with pride. Camera Icon Albany Entertainment Centre lit up for Pride. A Drag Diva Spectacular dazzled at the AEC on Saturday to close the festival.Īlbany Pride president Annie Arnold said although some events had to be cancelled and ticket numbers reduced due to COVID-19, organisers were “blessed” to be able to go ahead with the festival. To celebrate the recipients of this year’s award, the venue will light up with rainbow colors every night until December 3 as a nod to the rainbow ribbons on the Kennedy Center Honors medallions. UEFA has refused to light the Allianz Arena in rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ rights, a decision Munichs mayor has labeled as 'shameful.' One Hungarian activist group said the action would.