Video: The pride flag flies at Salt Lake City Hall

The tradition marks the beginning of community pride festivities, according to the Utah Pride Center

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosts the annual raising of the pride flag at City Hall to kickstart a month of festivities for Utah Pride on Friday, May 30, 2025. It is especially notable this year given the state tried to stop the pride flag from flying over government grounds.

Video: The pride flag flies at Salt Lake City Hall

The tradition marks the beginning of community pride festivities, according to the Utah Pride Center

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