Two protests took place in Broward County Monday night in response to a state directive ordering cities to remove artwork from crosswalks or risk losing state and federal funding.

Many of the affected crosswalks feature rainbow designs representing the LGBTQ+ community, which activists say are being politically targeted.

Protest in Wilton Manors

In Wilton Manors, more than 100 people gathered on the Rainbow Bridge just before sunset as storm clouds approached.

The iconic landmark, while not an actual crosswalk, has become a well-known symbol of LGBTQ+ pride on Wilton Drive. Protesters said they fear it could be the next target.

“It’s a scary time, and we need to bring the masses out,” one protester said. “This isn’t okay. This isn’t okay to try to erase us, it isn’t okay to attack o

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