They were also made by Colors of the Wind in Santa Monica in the 1970's (I think theirs started with a purple stripe). It still is, and as they are quick to point out, «They had it first!». It was popular with the ' Rainbow Children' and other similar counter culture groups. before 1978 and the subsequent adoption of the rainbow as a symbol of Gay Pride. These flags were a regular production item at the Paramount Flag Co. Image by Željko Heimer and António Martins, 21 January 2000 Keywords: rainbow flag | canton | stars: 50 | star: 5 points (white) | yacht ensign | maryland | stripes: 6 | stripes: 13 | stars: 13 | anchor (white) | This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Gay pride variations of U.S.