The HBA has been working for several months to construct a 65-foot flagpole to permanently display a rainbow flag at the intersection of Normal St. and University Ave. The rainbow flag itself will be 18 feet by 12 feet.
The Amazing High Heel Race raised funds for the Pride Flag in June 2011.
Initial funds from the project were raised by The Amazing High Heel Race, an event produced last June to kick off awareness and energy about the Pride Flag.
After several stages of fundraising, permitting, bid retrieval and committee work, the flag is moving rapidly forward with a projected launch date of July 2012.
What you can do to help support the Hillcrest Pride Flag:
- Donate funds; every dollar raised is an important dollar. Every bit counts.
- Attend community meetings and show your support for the flag; every person in the room adds value to the conversation.
- Please join us in voicing your opinion at City Council. The Pride Flag will send a strong signal that Hillcrest stands for diversity and tolerance. We encourage the public to come to the City Council meeting at City Hall: Tuesday, May 15 at 2 PM on the 12th Floor at City Hall, 202 C Street.
- “Like Us” on Facebook.com/PrideFlag and engage with our social networking. Share your thoughts on the page, tell us your story, make some waves! Get your friends to Like Us too.
- Learn about the meaning behind the Pride Flag. A simple Google search should do the trick.
- Generate interest and an enthusiasm on the streets of Hillcrest and San Diego: this means talking about and spreading the good word about the project. A positive impact through word of mouth is a huge step forward as we work towards the permitting steps for the project.
Hillcrest Pride Flag in the news
- Gay San Diego: “Community Discusses Permanent Pride Flag for Hillcrest” — October 2011
- SDLGN: “Planning Commission reviews LGBT Projects” — April 2012
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