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NewsNBC Bay Area — San FranciscoJune 29, 2026San Francisco

Volunteers Dismantle Annual Pink Triangle Display on Twin Peaks

Volunteers have completed the removal of the large Pink Triangle display on San Francisco's Twin Peaks following the conclusion of Pride Month festivities. The installation, which has been an annual tradition for over three decades, serves as a symbol of LGBTQ+ history and resistance.

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Why It Matters

The removal marks the end of a major public art installation that serves as a landmark for San Francisco's Pride Month, with the materials now placed in storage until 2027.

Key Facts

  • The Pink Triangle installation on Twin Peaks was dismantled on Sunday following the end of Pride Month.
  • The project was founded over 31 years ago by Patrick Carney and a friend.
  • Each side of the triangle measures 240 feet in length.
  • The installation is secured to the ground using 5,000 heavy-duty steel spikes.
  • The dismantling process required hundreds of volunteers and took over three hours to complete.
  • The materials have been placed in storage and are scheduled to be reinstalled for Pride Month 2027.
  • The symbol originated as a Nazi identifier for homosexuals in concentration camps during World War II and was reclaimed as a symbol of gay liberation in the 1970s.

Who's Mentioned

locationTwin Peaks“The site of the annual Pink Triangle installation in San Francisco.”personPatrick Carney“Co-founder of the Pink Triangle project.”