Lethbridge is the second Canadian city to have painted a transgender flag on a crossing after another Canadian city, Whitehorse.
“We know that this incident does not define Lethbridge. We know that Lethbridge as a whole is inclusive, welcoming and supportive,” the festival added.
“This is obvious because shortly after we were informed of the vandalism, we were told by community members that a street sweeper vehicle was spotted driving up and down the block trying to wash away the marks before the morning.”
Lethbridge Pride Fest has also said that due to poor weather, some of the paint has washed off the crossing.
The City of Lethbridge has plans to touch the crossing up with some fresh paint before the cities pride parade on Saturday, June 24.
Other cities to have rainbow flag crossings painted include Brussels, London and even Key West in Florida which was given a permanent rainbow crossing.
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