Whitehorse pedestrians are walking on rainbows

A swath of colour has been added to an intersection in downtown Whitehorse.

The city painted the colours of the LGBTQ-Pluscommunity on the crosswalks at Main Street along Third Avenue on Tuesday.

The colours of the rainbow represent the Pride movement, while light blue, pink and white make up thetransgenderflag.

Local resident Michele Genestwas thrilled whenshe crossed the street on Tuesday.

"I said to myself, 'I love my city!' It's so cool, it's really great. I love the crosswalks I hope they stay that way," she said.

"It shows that we are inclusive and loving and supportive of each other."

Mayor Dan Curtis said ata city council meeting in May that the colourful crosswalks are away for the city to celebrate diversity and promote the inclusion of all citizens.

Whitehorse joins cities that have already painted LGBTQ-Plus flags in crosswalks.Vancouveradded one along Davie Street in 2013, while Yellowknife painted one of its intersections last June.

June is celebrated as Pride Monthin many places across the country. Yukon's Pride Parade takes place this Saturday in Whitehorse.