Irvine, CA hoists Pride Flag at City Hall in honor of Harvey Milk Day

 

Irvine, California leaders raised the Progress Pride Flag in front of City Hall on Thursday, May 22, in honor of Harvey Milk Day and the city’s fourth annual Pride in Irvine event.

The flag will fly through the end of Pride month, June 30.

Harvey Milk was the first openly gay politician to be elected to public office in California, serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 1977 to 1978. Milk was assassinated in 1978 by a former colleague on the board. 

From the Orange County Register

https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/23/irvine-hoists-pride-flag-at-city-hall-in-honor-of-harvey-milk-day/

May 22 is Harvey Milk Day

 

Harvey Milk Day is organized by the Harvey Milk Foundation and celebrated each year on May 22 in memory of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist who was assassinated in 1978. Milk was a prominent gay activist during the 20th century. He ran for office three times before becoming the first openly gay person elected to California public office, where he served as a city supervisor.

Harvey Milk Day came about as a day to remember and teach about Milk's life and his work to stop discrimination against the LGBTQIA+ community.