Most of us don’t need to go too far to find a rainbow Pride flag (start with your emoji keyboard!), but did you know that there are other Pride flags that represent other elements of the LGBTQ+ community, too?
Flags are a recognizable symbol that projects a message to the world about who you are or what you stand for — and they are especially important to marginalized communities during times of injustice (not just during Pride Month).
This is especially true for those who perform drag — which is an artform that has been under attack in recent years.
While drag or enjoying the art of drag isn’t a queer identity, the drag community is built and sustained by LGBTQ+ folks of all backgrounds, making it a special part of queer identity.
Here’s what you need to know about the Drag Pride Flag.
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About the Drag Pride Flag
History
The Drag Pride Flag was designed by Veranda L’Ni for the Austin International Drag Foundation in 2016 with the goal of offering a distinct symbol for drag performers.
The flag’s colors are purple, white, and blue and includes a crown and stars in the center.
Prior to the creation of this flag, a Drag Pride Flag actually already existed. This original design, which was created by artist Sean Campbell in 1999 was called the Feather Pride Flag and included a red background with a black and white checkered pattern and an image of a gold phoenix.
The phoenix was reportedly used as a symbol of rebirth, with its accompanying fires the symbol of passion among the community.
The new iteration of the Drag Pride Flag was the work of the Austin International Drag Festival, which held a contest to create the “official flag of drag.”
Colors
The colors and symbols of the Drag Pride Flag each represent a different concept:
- Purple: Represents the passion for drag performers all share
- White: Represents the blank slate that is a performer’s body and face to create the characters they become
- Blue: Represents self-expression and loyalty
- Crown: Represents leadership in the community
- Stars: Represent the many different forms of drag
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Plus, learn more about other Pride flags:
- All LGBTQ+ Pride Flags & Their Meanings
- Agender Pride Flag
- Androgyne Pride Flag
- Aromantic Pride Flag
- Asexual Pride Flag
- Bisexual Pride Flag
- Demigender Pride Flag
- Demisexual Pride Flag
- Drag Pride Flag
- Gay Men’s Pride Flag
- Genderfluid Pride Flag
- Genderqueer Pride Flag
- Gilbert Baker Pride Flag
- Intersex Pride Flag
- Lesbian Pride Flag
- Nonbinary Pride Flag
- Pansexual Pride Flag
- Philadelphia Pride Flag
- Polysexual Pride Flag
- Progress Pride Flag
- Queer Pride Flag
- Rainbow Pride Flag
- Transgender Pride Flag
- Two-Spirit Pride Flag
- … and read more LGBTQ+ good news
