Jacksonville Pride March Defies New Lighting Rules

Jacksonville’s LGBTQIA+ community turned the bridges into a rainbow of resistance this past Saturday, marching in their sixth annual Pride event despite new state rules banning rainbow bridge lights—now limited to red, white, and blue. Organizers, who began this tradition in 2021 after the first attempt to shut off Pride lights, are undeterred, bringing their own colorful signs and lights to keep the spirit alive. Marchers crossed the Acosta and Main Street Bridges, waving flags and rallying for visibility in a state where LGBTQ+ rights feel increasingly under threat. The event also honored the Pulse shooting’s tenth anniversary, underscoring a deeper message: resilience, unity, and pride endure—even when official symbols are stripped away. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/05a15cf8b8061253