Rainbow Crossing ~ Church and Market streets
The official unveiling of the Town’s first rainbow crosswalk took place yesterday at the intersection of Market and Church Streets. The event, officiated by Mayor Bonnette, was held at 4 p.m. in front of the Halton Hills Public Library Georgetown Branch and Cultural Center. Due to COVID-19, the event was not open to the public and attendance was limited to Councillors, sponsors and project staff. Hula hoops and hockey sticks were utilized in a fun way to ensure physical distancing.
To commemorate the initiative, photos were taken on the crosswalk recreating the Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover illustrating ‘remaining together yet apart’.
The multi-coloured or rainbow crosswalk is a symbol of the Town’s commitment to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Currently there are over 30 rainbow crosswalks across Ontario.
“Rainbows have long been a symbol of the LGBTQ community,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The unveiling of Halton Hills’ first rainbow coloured crosswalk creates a permanent visual show of support for our 2SLGBTQ+ community.”
The Halton Hills Public Library contributed to the initiative along with local businesses who supported the rainbow crosswalk installation including: Generations Physiotherapy Centre, Georgetown Chevrolet Buick GMC/Ltd., Inkwell Montessori and GAE Inc., Your Home Today Realty Inc. Brokerage, Sil Sells Inc., Cartwheels Gym Centre and Friends of the Halton Hills Library.
Crosswalk champion Councillor Jane Fogal said: “In the spirit of a multi-coloured crosswalk, there were many people from the community who came together to make this permanent demonstration of diversity a reality in Halton Hills. My thanks to the Town and our sponsors for making it happen.”
To commemorate the initiative, photos were taken on the crosswalk recreating the Beatles’ iconic Abbey Road album cover illustrating ‘remaining together yet apart’.
The multi-coloured or rainbow crosswalk is a symbol of the Town’s commitment to embracing diversity, equity and inclusion. Currently there are over 30 rainbow crosswalks across Ontario.
“Rainbows have long been a symbol of the LGBTQ community,” said Mayor Rick Bonnette. “The unveiling of Halton Hills’ first rainbow coloured crosswalk creates a permanent visual show of support for our 2SLGBTQ+ community.”
The Halton Hills Public Library contributed to the initiative along with local businesses who supported the rainbow crosswalk installation including: Generations Physiotherapy Centre, Georgetown Chevrolet Buick GMC/Ltd., Inkwell Montessori and GAE Inc., Your Home Today Realty Inc. Brokerage, Sil Sells Inc., Cartwheels Gym Centre and Friends of the Halton Hills Library.
Crosswalk champion Councillor Jane Fogal said: “In the spirit of a multi-coloured crosswalk, there were many people from the community who came together to make this permanent demonstration of diversity a reality in Halton Hills. My thanks to the Town and our sponsors for making it happen.”
