As of today, Saint John is home to two rainbow crosswalks, one uptown and one on the west side.
One of two Rainbow crosswalks being installed. pic.twitter.com/VXKpDNKyIK
— City of Saint John (@cityofsaintjohn) July 24, 2018
The uptown crosswalk is located at the foot of King Street while the west side crosswalk will be on Manawagonish Road in front of Barnhill Memorial school.
Mayor Don Darling says the visual representation of the rainbow crosswalks aim to promote themes of diversity, acceptance and inclusivity.
Today Saint Awesome got a little more Saint Awesome. #loveislove @ Saint John, New Brunswick https://t.co/uZAjRNj9sw
— Don Darling (@dondarlingSJ) July 24, 2018
The rainbow crosswalks will add to the upcoming Pride week celebrations in Saint John starting August 7th.
