I was part of several lgbt groups and nonprofits in Tacoma who petitioned the mayor to also fly the pride flag on top of the Tacoma dome this year for pride month but the initiative was shot down. We were told it is too dangerous for them to put people up there to change the flag. I distinctly remember a 12th man flag flying there last year. We even pledged to buy the flag for it. Funny how a football team is more important that lgbt people in Tacoma.

Can the our south sound Lgbt brethren get some recognition for our efforts too? The most the city would do is fly it at city hall.

Seattle Center has no authority over the Space Needle. The Needle is privately owned. Or so I've read in The Stranger.

i've thought about this for a good bit. been difficult finding actual documented quotes from their spokesperson... but if what i've heard is right, then it's sort of silly to say that they won't do it again, and i am kind of holding out hope that they will still raise one this year. sure. let the one from last year lead the parade. but raise one too. we want to SEE that. but if not, i sort of understand why. and i don't think its all to do with politics or background corporate favoritism kind of decisions either... i do think they are just a little nervous about being turned into a gay symbol rather than a seattle symbol. think about it... it's great to stand up and show support for the native and international lgbt community, but not so great to lose their history behind radical anti-gay protests. i don't really want that either.