On October 11, 2021, Coming Out Day, the Utrecht rainbow canon was launched. Mayor Sharon Dijksma received the first copy from Laura van Nieuwenhuijze, chairman of COC Midden-Nederland, in the hall of the Municipal Office.

Mayor Sharon Dijksma receives the canon from Laura van Nieuwenhuijzen, chairman COC Central Netherlands, October 11, 2021. Photo: Bas van Setten