An ordinance in place in Sayreville since last year says the only flags that can be flown on directly in front of borough hall are the U.S. flag, the New Jersey flag and a POW/MIA flag. Previously, the pride flag flew during Pride Month beneath the U.S. flag in front of borough hall.

Pride Month commemorates the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and highlights the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Pride flags have unique symbolism, representing different aspects of the community, for instance, the traditional rainbow flag, the progress Pride flag and the transgender Pride flag.

LGBTQ+ Washingtonians joined state officials Wednesday in raising the Pride flag outside the state Capitol building in Olympia. Their message: Washington will continue to welcome — and fight to protect — the LGBTQ+ community. Gov. Bob Ferguson said that the national climate makes events like this June 4 Pride flag raising all the more important.