Bear Brotherhood Pride Flags

Celebrate community, camaraderie, and bear culture with the Bear Brotherhood Pride Flag Collection.

The International Bear Brotherhood Flag was created in 1995 by Craig Byrnes and has become one of the most recognizable symbols within LGBTQ+ bear culture. The flag represents inclusivity, connection, rugged masculinity, body positivity, and the diversity found throughout the global bear community.

Within LGBTQ+ culture, “bear” often refers to gay or bisexual men who embrace larger body types, body hair, masculinity, warmth, and community-oriented identity. Over time, bear culture has grown into a vibrant international subculture centered around acceptance, friendship, visibility, and chosen family.

The flag’s seven horizontal stripes represent the fur colors of bear species found throughout the world, including black bears, grizzlies, polar bears, sun bears, and more.

Stripe Meanings

• Brown, orange, yellow, tan, white, gray, and black stripes symbolize the diversity of bear species worldwide
• The paw print represents bear identity, brotherhood, and community connection

The Bear Brotherhood flag also reflects the diversity of people within the bear community itself, including differences in body type, race, age, and personal expression.

Bold, recognizable, and community-centered, these flags are perfect for Pride festivals, bear events, club spaces, bedrooms, collections, community gatherings, and everyday display.

Available Styles & Sizes

3x5 Outdoor Flag

Perfect for wall display, Pride booths, bear events, club spaces, and larger visibility setups.

• Measures 3 feet x 5 feet
• Durable polyester fabric
• Header tape with 2 metal grommets
• Dye-sublimated vivid colors
• Printed on one side through the fabric
• Double-stitched edges with reinforced fly stitching

4x6 Premier Desktop Flag

Perfect for desks, shelves, offices, club spaces, and personal display collections.

• 4 inch x 6 inch flag
• Mounted on 10.5 inch black plastic stick
• Bright polyester fabric
• Sewn sleeve and stitched edges
• Gold spear finial

5x8 Handheld Party Flag

Lightweight and easy to carry during Pride celebrations, bear runs, parades, and community events.

• 5.5 inch x 8.2 inch flag
• Mounted on 11.8 inch white premium plastic stick
• Polyester fabric with vivid colors
• Smooth finished edges

Celebrate Brotherhood. Celebrate Community.
Every purchase helps fund LGBTQ+ community resources through Gay Pink Spots.

FEATURES

• International Bear Brotherhood Pride flag design
• Iconic paw print bear community symbol
• Multiple sizes available
• Warm earth-tone stripe palette
• Indoor and outdoor display options
• Great for Pride festivals, bear runs, club spaces, and gifting
• Durable stitched polyester construction