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7X7 Laser Beams Switch to Flag Colors for July 4 Mayor Lurie Launches 7X7 Pride, World Cup Display Sec. Duffy Urges Governors to Remove Pride Crosswalks

7/9/2026

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The 7X7 installation will change its beams to American flag colors on July 4, creating a combined Pride, World Cup and Independence Day display.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the 7X7 rainbow laser display in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, which began June 21 and runs through July 4.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a memo urging governors to remove Pride crosswalks, prompting compliance in Florida and Texas and resistance elsewhere.

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The 7X7 installation will change its beams to American flag colors on July 4, creating a combined Pride, World Cup and Independence Day display.
Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the 7X7 rainbow laser display in San Francisco’s Civic Center Plaza, which began June 21 and runs through July 4.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a memo urging governors to remove Pride crosswalks, prompting compliance in Florida and Texas and resistance elsewhere.