American Fashion Designers Reinterpret State Flags for New York Exhibition
AUGUST 16, 2026 — In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, a…
American Fashion Designers Reinterpret State Flags for New York Exhibition
AUGUST 16, 2026 — In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, a major public installation organized by Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America is set to replace the traditional flag display at Rockefeller Center in New York City, according to the magazine. Operating in collaboration with the non-partisan…
Oregon: Tangent Launches Public Design Process to Create New Flag
AUGUST 16, 2026 — The City of Tangent, Oregon, has initiated a public competition to select an official flag, according to the City website. The city government plans to accept design applications from the public throughout September and October. In November, a newly formed five-member Tangent Flag Design Committee, assisted by liaisons from the City…
Saint-Martin Launches Contest to Design Official Territorial Flag
AUGUST 16, 2026 — The local government of the French Collectivity of Saint-Martin has officially launched a public contest to create its first official institutional flag, reports Le Pélican. Overseen by the territory’s Cultural Affairs Directorate and project agency Carteum, the “My Saint-Martin Flag” initiative opened submissions on August 11, following the presentation of results…
Staten Island’s Unofficial Flag Codifies Into Law
AUGUST 16, 2025 — The New York City Council voted unanimously 42 to 0 last Thursday to officially adopt the Staten Island borough flag, elevating the emblem into city administrative code, says The City Reporter. According to the Gothamist, the bill was sponsored by Republican Councilmember Frank Morano, who represents the island’s South Shore. The…
Tennessee: Loudon Adopts New Flag Designed by Student
AUGUST 9, 2026 — Officials in Loudon, Tennessee, United States, voted on July 20 to officially adopt a new flag designed by a local 13-year-old student, reports The News-Herald. Eighth-grader Zander Lyle initiated the redesign after observing that the city’s previous banner lacked distinct local significance. Lyle drafted the graphic using desktop software and arranged…
Gilpin County, Colorado, Adopts First Official Flag
AUGUST 9, 2026 — The Board of County Commissioners of Gilpin County, Colorado, United States, formally adopted a resolution to establish the jurisdiction’s first official flag, according to the County website. This concludes a process launched in March 2026 to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood. While the local government initially invited community…
Brazilian State of Amazonas Updates Official Flag to Feature 62 Stars
AUGUST 2, 2026 — The Brazilian state of Amazonas has officially updated its state flag to feature 62 silver stars, replacing the previous 25-star design to reflect every municipality currently existing within the territory, reports Rios de Notícias. State Governor Wilson Lima enacted Law No. 8,469 on July 14, 2026, following its passage by the…
Argentina: Casa Grande Selects Winning Design for New Flag
AUGUST 2, 2026 — The Argentine town of Casa Grande, located in the Punilla Department of Córdoba Province, has officially selected the winning design for its new communal flag, says La Estafeta Online. Chosen as part of the “Nuestra Bandera” (Our Flag) program organized by the Provincial Legislature of Córdoba, the project evaluated 18 local…
South Carolina: Clarendon Adopts Student-Designed Flag
AUGUST 2, 2026 — Clarendon County, South Carolina, has officially adopted its first flag following a unanimous vote by the Clarendon County Council, reports Manning Live. The adopted flag was created by Jayce Scott, a senior at Harvest Community School, who initially submitted the concept to local officials in August last year as a initiative…
Louisiana: Beauregard Parish Selects New Official Flag
AUGUST 2, 2026 — Beauregard Parish in Louisiana, United States, has selected a design by resident Thomas Lee Bethke as its new official flag following a local redesign contest, reports the American Press. The competition, themed around local pride spanning the past, present, and future, sought to create a unifying symbol for school and community…