Transgender Flag Raised At Vancouver City Hall To Kick Off Pride Week

For the first time in Vancouver's history, a transgender pride flag is flying high at city hall.

The blue-and-pink striped banner was raised Monday to kick off Pride Week, alongside the rainbow pride flag.

Mayor Gregor Robertson, local LGBTQ activist Joan E, and the Vancouver Pride Society were on hand to celebrate the historic symbol.

Several events celebrating gay pride are planned throughout the city, culminating in the annual parade on Sunday that attracts tens of thousands of people.

I am #VanProud. So great to see my city embrace equality and trans human rights! pic.twitter.com/LqcAM3AQHA
— S Chandra Herbert (@SChandraHerbert) July 27, 2015

Happy #VanPride, #Vancouver! The Pride flag and Trans* flag were raised at City Hall today to kick off Pride Week. Mayor Robertson, Joan E, the Vancouver Pride Society and more were on hand to read the proclamation out loud and celebrate!
A photo posted by City of Vancouver (@cityofvancouver) on Jul 27, 2015 at 1:24pm PDT