Bear Flag

Celebrate the bear community and its vibrant culture with our Bear Pride Flag. This flag is a bold symbol of pride, inclusivity, and solidarity within the bear community—a subculture within the LGBTQIA+ community known for embracing body positivity, masculinity, and camaraderie. Made from durable, high-quality materials, it’s designed to withstand the elements, making it perfect for festivals, parades, or decorating your personal space.

Meaning of the Colors

The Bear Flag features a pattern of horizontal stripes in shades of brown, black, and white, with a bear paw print in the upper left corner.

• The different shades of brown represent the diversity of skin tones and body hair within the bear community
• Black symbolizes the bears who have passed away
• White stands for those who are transitioning or identify as trans bears 

The bear paw print symbolizes the strength, protection, and presence of bears within the LGBTQIA+ community.

Origin and History

The Bear Flag was introduced in 1995 by Craig Byrnes, who designed it as a symbol to represent the bear community.

Byrnes created the flag to foster a sense of identity and pride among bears, promoting visibility and acceptance both within the LGBTQIA+ community and in society at large.

Since its debut, the flag has become widely recognized as an emblem of bear culture, celebrating the warmth, strength, and diversity of bears around the world.