Rainbow crosswalks in the Castro District

Rainbow crosswalks were painted in the Castro District as community symbols of LGBT pride, with notable installations appearing in the neighborhood in the 2010s; the crosswalks near Castro Street and surrounding intersections have become enduring visual markers. Photographs of the colorful crosswalks and street scenes in the Castro are widely shared on social media and are frequently repurposed in posts and memes about San Francisco's LGBTQ history and culture. The painted crosswalks are municipal pavement artworks maintained locally and are well-documented in news and tourism sources.