Alberta town bans Pride flags, woke crosswalks

Decorative flags, including any variation of Pride flags, are banned and crosswalks must use standard road markings.

Author: Cosmin Dzsurdzsa

The town of Didsbury, Alberta, has passed a bylaw enforcing strict neutrality on public property, prohibiting the display of overt woke political symbols like Pride flags.

Decorative flags, including any variation of Pride flags, are banned and crosswalks must use standard road markings, eliminating colourful or themed designs.

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Mayor Chris Little said the measure is about keeping municipal property politically neutral and does not affect private expressions of belief.

“Our town government exists to represent everyone who lives here,” Didsbury Mayor Chris Little said in a statement earlier this month.

“Maintaining politically neutral municipal spaces helps ensure every resident — regardless of their political beliefs or personal views — feels represented by their local government.”

The move has drawn criticism from Calgary Pride.

Similar rules were passed in 2024 by Westlock and Barrhead, which banned Pride crosswalks and other displays.