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Thank you for checking out the Lansing Pride Tree at the Turner-Dodge House!
Learn more about some of our ornaments on this year’s tree!
On June 28, 1969, the Stonewall Inn was raided by police and initiated a series of spontaneous riots and demonstrations. This eventually evolved into the current LGBTQ+ rights movement.
In 1989, a concerted statewide celebration was held in Lansing for the first time hosted by the Michigan Organization for Human Rights.
On June 24, 1972, Michigan held its first pride event, Christopher Street Detroit ‘72, a march demanding LGBTQ+ rights and equality
In 2021, Lansing Pride was formed as a non-profit in order to dedicate resources and provide support specifically for the annual pride festival.
In 2022, Lansing Pride held it’s first festival in Old Town Lansing.
Pink was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent sexuality. It was removed from the flag due to poplar demand for the flag and a limited supply and production capabilities.
Red was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent life. It continues to be present in current iterations of the flag.
Orange was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent healing. It continues to be present in current iterations of the flag.
Yellow was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent sunlight. It continues to be present in current iterations of the flag.
Green was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent nature. It continues to be present in current iterations of the flag.
Turquoise was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent magic and art. It was removed from the flag due to poplar demand for the flag and a limited supply and production capabilities.
Indigo was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent serenity. It continues to be present in current iterations of the flag.
Violet was a color of the original pride flag that was designed by Gilbert Baker. It was meant to represent spirit. It continues to be present in current iterations of the flag.
The original logo for Lansing Pride
Past logo for Lansing Pride
The current logo for Lansing Pride
2025 Sticker Design Competition winner by Evelyn
2025 Sticker Design Competition winner by Norah
2025 Sticker Design Competition winner by Carly
2025 Sticker Design Competition winner by Charlie
2025 Sticker Design Competition winner by Parker
2025 Sticker Design Competition winner by Pearl