LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County marked the start of Pride Month with a couple of flag-raising ceremonies Tuesday.

The county LGBTQ+ Commission, joined by the Board of Supervisors and District Attorney Nathan Hochman, hosted a ceremonial raising of the Progress Pride Flag at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration in downtown Los Angeles at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

County Assessor Jeffrey Prang, County Fire Department Deputy Chief Jon O'Brien and Sister Unity from the Los Angeles Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were part of the ceremony.

"This event reaffirms the county's commitment to equity, inclusion, and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community," a statement read.

Additionally, the county Department of Public Social Services, with representatives of local LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations, hosted a Pride flag-raising ceremony with the theme of "Pride: It Begins With Us."

"The event reaffirms DPSS' core values of dignity, equity, and access for all. The Pride Flag Raising is more than symbolic, it is a public statement of DPSS' unwavering dedication to equity and inclusion," officials said in a statement.

"DPSS proudly upholds its commitment to ensuring that all customers receive access to programs and services."