Miami Beach Unveils Repurposed Rainbow Crosswalk Installation

The new public art piece celebrates the LGBTQ+ community in a non-political way.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:27pm

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A vibrant, abstract grid of rainbow-colored bricks in a high-contrast, silkscreen pop art style, conceptually representing the repurposed materials from Miami Beach's former rainbow crosswalk.Miami Beach's new public art installation celebrates LGBTQ+ pride through a repurposed and reimagined rainbow crosswalk.West Palm Beach Today

The city of Miami Beach has unveiled a new public art installation that repurposes the bricks from the former Ocean Drive rainbow crosswalk. The installation is designed to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in a non-political way, according to city leaders.

Why it matters

The rainbow crosswalk was a popular symbol of LGBTQ+ pride in Miami Beach, but it was removed in 2022 due to concerns that it had become too politicized. The new installation aims to recapture the spirit of the crosswalk while avoiding the divisive political debates that surrounded it.

The details

The new installation features the repurposed bricks from the former crosswalk arranged in a colorful, abstract pattern. The design was chosen through a public art competition, with the winning proposal submitted by a local artist collective. City officials say the installation is meant to be a celebration of diversity and inclusion that brings the community together.

  • The former rainbow crosswalk was removed in 2022.
  • The new installation was unveiled on April 11, 2026.

The players

Miami Beach

The coastal city in Florida that is home to the new rainbow crosswalk installation.

Local Artist Collective

The group of artists whose winning design was selected for the new installation.

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What they’re saying

“This installation is not about politics, it's about celebrating our LGBTQ+ community and bringing people together.”

— Dan Gelber, Mayor of Miami Beach

What’s next

The city plans to hold a public celebration and dedication ceremony for the new installation in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

By repurposing the materials from the former rainbow crosswalk, Miami Beach has found a way to honor its LGBTQ+ community and promote unity without the political divisiveness that surrounded the original crosswalk.