Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag, coming to KC for Pride Week

In the summer of 1968, Kansas native Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow flag recognized as the international symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender pride.

Baker will be in town to serve as National Grand Marshall of the festivities at

KC’s Pride Week, which extends from May 31 to June 6. Details will come out (har!) today at a 10 a.m. press conference at the KC Live! block of the Power & Light District, where Show Me Pride President Rick Bumgardner is unveiling the week’s full schedule of events.