"The rainbow flag is an international symbol of pride and we wanted the town filled with rainbow flags, " said Michelle Savage, secretary of the pride collective.
The bill that would have set the wheels in motion toward creation of a constitutional amendment failed Wednesday afternoon by a vote of 63-37, despite arguments by proponents that the flag is a unique symbol of American sovereignty and pride which should not be destroyed.
The extraordinary scenes in Cairo tonight - with the streets, avenues, and bridges jammed with hooting cars and excited flag-waving people - are a sign of the relief and pride which the crowds now feel.