on june 1, 2018, venice (california) pride flew the world's largest free-flying flag to launch “united we pride” (uwp). after its debut for venice pride, the flag traveled to san francisco at the end of the month for sf pride and the fortieth anniversary of the rainbow flag's creation. uwp then had the flag sent to paris, france for paris pride, and then five more countries as well as miami, florida, and finally to be carried by a multinational contingent in stonewall 50 – worldpride nyc 2019, the largest lgbtq event in history. the giant flag was produced by the flag originator gilbert baker, and measures 1,410 square feet.