Winter Park businesses join 1,000 Flags Initiative WFTV [Video]

WINTER PARK, Fla. — This Pride Month, businesses in Winter Park are coming together to show their support to the LGBTQ+ community.

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They are taking part in the Winter Park Pride Project.

Stores, restaurants, and shops of all kinds are putting up flags and signs to send a message of support for inclusion and diversity as part of the 1,000 Flags Initiative.

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“As a small business owner in Winter Park, I support the Pride project because it aligns with my values of inclusivity and community. I believe that when everyone feels accepted and celebrated, we all thrive,” said Steffen Brandt, a business owner who joined the effort.

“This project is a chance to show my customers and neighbors that I stand with them, regardless of who they are or whom they love. It’s about creating a welcoming space …