Miami Beach Rebuilds Rainbow Crosswalk Brick-by-Brick After DeSantis Demolition
Miami Beach has responded to the state’s removal of its Pride crosswalk by unveiling a new, reassembled version in Lummus Park, just days before the annual Pride parade. This relocated installation, constructed from salvaged pavers, serves as a symbol of community resilience and defiance against what officials called a “manufactured culture war.” The rededication emphasizes perseverance through past struggles and celebrates LGBTQ+ progress, with commissioners highlighting the crucial support of straight allies in ensuring the community’s visibility. This new art installation, located within a park to circumvent state regulations, stands as a powerful reminder that efforts to legislate away pride will not succeed.
John Q. Hosedrinker