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After rainbow crosswalk removal, Cedar Springs steps symbolize resilience
By Sara Sanchez at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· June 30, 2026
· 4 min read
Less than a year after rainbow crosswalks disappeared from Cedar Springs, the neighborhood has found a new symbol of LGBTQ visibility: brightly painted rainbow steps.
Community organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installatio...
Key takeaway Community organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installation, culminating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and dance party on June 27.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The newly painted rainbow steps outside The Oak Lawn Library symbolize the neighborhood's resilience in the face of adversity, and their impact will be felt throughout Frisco 's neighboring communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a community in Collin and Denton counties, Frisco's own residents and business owners may take note of the creative ways Cedar Springs has continued to promote LGBTQ visibility and inclusion. The removal of the rainbow crosswalks earlier this year sparked a wave of community-led initiatives to reclaim and reinforce the neighborhood's identity, from the Oak Lawn United Methodist Church's rainbow steps to the vibrant storefronts and public art installations. As Frisco continues to grow and develop its own community events and public spaces, the city may look to Cedar Springs as a model for fostering diversity and inclusivity, and for turning challenges into opportunities for creative expression and community engagement.
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Category: library ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Less than a year after rainbow crosswalks disappeared from Cedar Springs, the neighborhood has found a new symbol of LGBTQ visibility: brightly painted rainbow steps.
Community organizers celebrated the transformation of the steps outside The Oak Lawn Library into a vibrant rainbow installatio...
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