{"id":227117,"date":"2026-04-11T01:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T01:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/227117\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T01:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T01:49:08","slug":"miami-beach-unveils-new-rainbow-colored-crosswalk-after-state-ordered-removal-our-determination-cant-be-erased","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/227117\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Beach unveils new rainbow-colored crosswalk after state-ordered removal: “Our determination can’t be erased”"},"content":{"rendered":"

The city of Miami Beach has unveiled a new rainbow-colored pedestrian area, nearly six months after state officials ordered the removal<\/a> of the original rainbow crosswalk at 12th Street and Ocean Drive.<\/p>\n

City officials say the new installation is not technically a crosswalk, but rather a rainbow-colored pedestrian area located just steps away from where the original once stood.<\/p>\n

From above, the design forms the shape of a rainbow. At ground level, it sits adjacent to the former crosswalk location, which has since been replaced with standard gray markings.<\/p>\n

Before noon, city leaders gathered to unveil a sign next to the new installation, located across from the original site near Lummus Park.<\/p>\n

“It was the straight members of the Miami Beach City Commission that said we’re going to collect these piece by piece and make out of them a mosaic of love,” said Commissioner Alex Fernandez.<\/p>\n

Commissioner Tanya Bhatt, who led the effort, said the new installation incorporates materials from the original crosswalk.<\/p>\n

“These pavers are the original pavers that were where you see now gray crosswalk markings,” Bhatt said.<\/p>\n

Bhatt described the space as more than just a visual landmark. “This is now a place for people to come and reflect \u2014 thinking about what it means to be safe, visible, seen, respected and valued,” she said.<\/p>\n

The original rainbow crosswalk was removed on Oct. 5 after an order <\/a>from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who directed several communities, including Miami Beach, to eliminate decorative roadway markings or risk losing state transportation funding. The city appealed the decision but ultimately lost.<\/p>\n

“We are resilient, and no matter what, a crosswalk is not going to erase who we are,” said Lisette Garcia, director for the local LGBTQ chamber of commerce.<\/p>\n

Sandra Cazzola said the removal of the original crosswalk carried symbolic weight for the LGBTQ community.<\/a><\/p>\n

“Everyone in our community matters, and this represents that they will always be welcomed here in Miami Beach,” Cazzola said.<\/p>\n

Residents also expressed support for the new installation.<\/p>\n

“As a resident, it means the rebirth of our symbols and our rights \u2014 and our determination never to be erased,” said Gabriel Baez.<\/p>\n

The unveiling is part of the city’s Pride celebrations, which conclude Sunday with the Miami Beach Pride parade at noon.<\/p>\n

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