ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — The owner of an Orlando restaurant came up with a creative, community-oriented response to the state order that removes rainbow crossings and other street murals last month.
Trina Gregory, who owns SE7Enbites, opened 49 private parking spaces and invited local artists to fill with bite-sized murals.
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“Art has always been a form of resistance and healing,” Gregory wrote on Facebook. “If our state leaders want to erase the symbols of pride and acceptance, we will create more.”
The restaurateur told NBC affiliate WESH that the event corresponds to the state’s removal of Pulse Memorial Rainbow Crosswalk, with more than 1,000 local artists interested in participating.
The event Gregory called “Pride’s parking space” took place Monday and featured food trucks, local vendors and live music. It was said to be “a space for LGBTQ+ individuals, allies and neighbors to gather.”
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The state’s decision to remove all the street artwork and murals was met with intense pushbacks from across the state, including St. Petersburg.
Gregory said “parking space for pride” would be a recurring event. There, local artists can show off their talent and the community can come together to celebrate a “strong message of resilience.”
