"The Pink Triangle, once a symbol of one of the darkest chapters in human history and now embraced as a beloved symbol of hope, equality and inclusion, has long been at the center of the city's annual SF Pride celebration," Carney added. The symbol was used to label homosexual prisoners under Nazi Germany before becoming a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride. "e progress during the ceremony by showing how far we have come and that this symbol of hate and persecution has been usurped and is now a symbol of survival, defiance, courage, strength, diversity, and liberation and represents all those who endure discrimination."
"Remembering the hatred which led to the creation of the pink triangle over 80 years ago is usually a somber kick-off to Pride Weekend, now to Pride Month," said Carney. | Photo: Patrick Carney/FacebookĮvery Pride weekend since 1996, the Pink Triangle, 200 feet across and visible from over 20 miles away, has adorned the eastern side of Twin Peaks. Patrick Carney (left) and Illuminate founder Ben Davis (right). "It will again be an enduring symbol of San Francisco's resilience." "The mesmerizing triangle will serve as a reminder of the hatred of the past and why we must never forget," writes Carney. However this year the Pink Triangle will be lit up the entire month of June.
TRIANGLE GAY PRIDE SYMBOL INSTALL
Carney said that Illuminate - the organization behind the Bay Lights, the Conservatory of Flowers' projection mapping display, the "Hope Will Never Be Silent" neon installation honoring Harvey Milk on the SoulCycle building, and other projects - will again install 2,700 LED nodes of pink lights on the triangle.Īs you may recall, the Pink Triangle was illuminated for three weeks last year, during Pride Month. Patrick Carney, co-founder of the Pink Triangle, made the announcement on Wednesday. While San Francisco's Pride parade will again not take place this year, the traditional Pink Triangle atop Twin Peaks will again be lit up like a giant gay beacon, this time throughout Pride Month.