Each color has a meaning: red is life, orange is healing, yellow is sunlight, green is nature, blue is serenity, and purple is spirit.
These colors are featured in the traditional Pride flag. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple : We encourage you and your little ones to learn about different flags, like the Traditional Gay Pride Flag created by Gilbert Baker in 1979 and the Philadelphia People of Color Inclusive Flag created under the direction of Amber Hikes which includes a black and brown stripe to promote inclusion and intersectionality. Keep reading to discover the meaning behind these colors. This flag builds on the traditional six-stripe rainbow flag with black, brown, light blue, pink, and white stripes. For this guide and printable, we used the Progress Pride Flag. There are different types of Pride flags to represent different identities and communities. Use this blog post and the free coloring page printable to help teach your child the meaning behind the colors on the Pride flag. The Pride flag is more than just a rainbow of colors.
June is Pride Month! As families celebrate and support equal rights, kids might see the Pride flag in local parades, merchandise, or around town.
