Brevard LGBTQ supporters light Melbourne causeway in protest of bridge lighting ban

Supporters of LGBTQ rights shine colored lights along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in defiance of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Spectators watch as supporters of LGBTQ rights shine colored lights along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in protest of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Supporters of LGBTQ rights shine colored lights along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in defiance of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Supporters of LGBTQ rights shine colored lights along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in protest of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Supporters of LGBTQ rights gather along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in defiance of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Supporters of LGBTQ rights walk along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in protest of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK

Spectators watch as supporters of LGBTQ rights shine colored lights along the Melbourne Causeway Saturday, June 29, 2024 during Light up Melbourne with Pride. They join others in Jacksonville, Tampa, and other communities throughout the state in defiance of a new state law banning the lighting of bridges Craig Bailey/FLORIDA TODAY via USA TODAY NETWORK