MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday morning at Lummus Park, where Miami Beach’s iconic rainbow sidewalk was installed at less than six months after it was removed from its previous location by the state.

Miami Beach officials made their message loud and clear.

“We have worked hard in this community, we are a vibrant part of this community, we help make this thing work,” Palace performer Tiffany T. Fantasia said.

Friday marked a resurrection of the nearly 4,000 pavers that were removed by the Florida Department of Transportation from the crosswalk at 12th Street and Ocean Drive.

“It’s so exciting because this is what it’s all about. This is about representing our community in the way our residents, our visitors, our businesses want to be represented,” Miami Beach Commissioner Tanya Katzoff Bhatt said.

Earlier this year, Katzoff Bhatt brought forth the idea of bringing the LGBTQ+ symbol back on city property.

“Some people say that this is just a road. It’s more than that,” State Sen. Shevrin Jones said.

Jones, a Democrat, was vocal in his stance against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ order banning any road designs linked to social, political or ideological messages, citing safety concerns.

“To be able to have a seat at the table and to even fight against things like this – it’s an honor to be able to push back on bigotry,” Jones said.

Friday’s unveiling marks a new chapter in Miami Beach with a plaque memorializing the history of the crosswalk.

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