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| Brighton unveils 'rainbow road crossing' for Pride month | Brighton unveils 'rainbow road crossing' for Pride month |
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| A "rainbow road crossing" has been unveiled in Brighton as part of the celebrations to mark LGBT Pride month. | A "rainbow road crossing" has been unveiled in Brighton as part of the celebrations to mark LGBT Pride month. |
| The artwork, which stretches across the road at the artists' quarter of Madeira Drive, was painted over two days. | The artwork, which stretches across the road at the artists' quarter of Madeira Drive, was painted over two days. |
| Similar crossings have previously appeared in cities around the world including Los Angeles, Sydney and Tel Aviv but this is thought to be the first in Europe. | Similar crossings have previously appeared in cities around the world including Los Angeles, Sydney and Tel Aviv but this is thought to be the first in Europe. |
| The crossing was opened by Brighton artist and musician Heather Peace. | The crossing was opened by Brighton artist and musician Heather Peace. |
| She called the artwork "a gift from me to anyone that embraces diversity". | |
| Brighton MP Caroline Lucas said the rainbow crossing was "a great tribute to that spirit of diversity and inclusiveness embraced by our city". | Brighton MP Caroline Lucas said the rainbow crossing was "a great tribute to that spirit of diversity and inclusiveness embraced by our city". |
| 'Unofficial crossing' | |
| Although hundreds of tourists are expected to visit the artwork, police have warned that it should not be considered an official road crossing. | Although hundreds of tourists are expected to visit the artwork, police have warned that it should not be considered an official road crossing. |
| Unlike official crossings, pedestrians will not have any priority over vehicles when walking on the artwork. | Unlike official crossings, pedestrians will not have any priority over vehicles when walking on the artwork. |
| Traffic regulations also mean the artwork will have to be removed after a week. | |
| The first official rainbow crossing was painted in West Hollywood by artist Martin Duvander in 2012. | |
| Unofficial crossings have also appeared in places like Moscow, Paris, Shanghai and Cambodia as symbols of solidarity with LGBT people. | |
| The Sussex city's LGBT celebrations will culminate at Brighton Pride 2014 on 2 August. | |
| Organisers have announced that X-Factor winner Sam Bailey will perform at the festival. |