The rooftop typically displays white lighting, but the colors may change to honor federally recognized holidays, city-initiated events and initiatives, and significant federal and statewide events and initiatives, according to Fort Worth\u2019s City Hall lighting policy<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Last June, city staff had begun migrating into the new City Hall<\/a> building, but the technology wasn\u2019t yet ready to implement Pride Month lighting, Beck said. Now that it\u2019s complete \u2014 with a $226.5 million price tag<\/a> \u2014 Beck wants to make the rooftop rainbow lighting an annual tradition.\u00a0<\/p>\n The lighting changed at sunset, as Trinity Pride attendees enjoyed performances from musical artists and drag queens, plus a market of local vendors just south of downtown on South Main Street. The festival is Fort Worth\u2019s largest Pride event<\/a>, held annually in June to celebrate the LGBTQ community.\u00a0<\/p>\n Trinity Pride board president Roger Calderon, who was in on Beck\u2019s secret, told the Report he was excited and grateful for the council member\u2019s plan. He said the lighting is a \u201cbeautiful culmination of a month that began with a Pride proclamation at City Hall.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n Earlier in June, Mayor Mattie Parker presented LGBTQ community leaders, including Calderon, with a recognition declaring \u201cY\u2019all means all\u201d<\/a> to celebrate Pride Month in Fort Worth. Beck said she\u2019s proud the mayor publicly supported LGBTQ residents, which she believes was \u201cthe right thing to do for our city.\u201d The rainbow lighting adds more visibility to Pride in Fort Worth, she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cCity Hall being lit up for Pride sends a message to our community that your leaders support the LGBTQ community in Fort Worth, and that we celebrate the spirit of Pride Month, which is about more than just celebrating the fact that we have gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (residents), but (that) we are recognizing differences in our community and celebrating that that creates a rich fabric for our community,\u201d Beck said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Calderon believes that visibility is important, particularly when it comes from a longtime champion of the LGBTQ community like Beck.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cCouncil member Beck\u2019s steadfast support for our community is well documented,\u201d Calderon said in a statement. \u201cThrough gestures both big and small, she has consistently demonstrated her commitment to the LGBTQ community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n As attacks on the LGBTQ community<\/a> increase both locally and across the country, Beck said, the nation\u2019s 11th-largest city must stand by its LGBTQ residents. She said there have been \u201cattacks on all levels\u201d against the LGBTQ community, specifically noting the state Legislature, where lawmakers debated more than 100 bills aimed at LGBTQ Texans<\/a>, and federal efforts to crack down on LGBTQ rights<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fort Worth has also had missteps in its treatment of the LGBTQ community<\/a>, Beck said. She believes city leadership, including her colleagues on council, must take action to rebuild trust and mend damaged relationships with LGBTQ residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n But for now, she hopes her small surprise sparked joy \u2014 and marked a step in the right direction.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cecilia Lenzen is a government accountability reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact her at cecilia.lenzen@fortworthreport.org<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the Fort Worth Report, news decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \n\tRelated\n<\/p>\n Fort Worth Report is certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative<\/a> for adhering to standards for ethical journalism.<\/p>\n Republish This Story<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Goss-BlueLine-15.jpg\")
Fort Worth City Council member Elizabeth Beck speaks during a preview of Trinity Metro\u2019s Blue Line on June 4, 2025, at Sundance Square. (Mary Abby Goss | Fort Worth Report)<\/p>\n
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