SAN ANTONIO -- For the first time in history, rainbow crosswalks are now an official part of San Antonio's streets.

After months of planning, the installation has taken shape right in the heart of the LGBTQ district known as The Strip. The crosswalks aren't just pretty painted colors, they're actually a thick thermal plastic that's meant to be durable and last for years. 

"It's a beautiful crosswalk, it's a beautiful message," said San Antonio District 1 City Councilman Roberto Treviño.

The intersection of Main and Evergreen streets is now little bit brighter.

This installation of the rainbow crosswalks comes three years after the Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage are legal across the country. Treviño said this is an area of town that needed a crosswalk update.

The total cost came in at $32,501.04 Private donations, Fiesta medal sales and Pride San Antonio helped contribute $19,832.24 of that total cost.

The City pitched in $12,668.80.

"We are paying the portion that we would have to do legally as a crosswalk, but the portion that is part of the artistic interpretation as the rainbow, it was all privately funded," Treviño said.

The white stripes are reflective and the rest are skid resistant.

Trevino said he hopes this helps open other doors for artistic crosswalks and installations across San Antonio.

"It means a lot. It means a great deal, and I think it means a great deal to the entire city. This isn't just a symbol, it's a great gesture from all of us that says this is an inclusive, compassionate communtiy," he said.

The official ribbon cutting is scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p.m. 

The crosswalks are expected to draw a lot of crowds and attention come Saturday during the Pride parade and festival.