JULY 20, 2025 — In a move to bypass a new state law, the Bozeman City Commission voted 4-1 late night on July 15 to designate the rainbow Pride flag as an official flag of the city, reports the Montana Free Press. The decision came after more than five hours of passionate public testimony and…
JULY 20, 2025 — For the first time in its history, a flag representing all of East Baton Rouge Parish in Louisiana was raised outside City Hall on the morning of June 26, reports the Advocate. The new flag, approved by the Metro Council on Wednesday, is the creation of Mark LeBlanc, a city-parish accountant…
JULY 14, 2025 — The newly-formed Milwaukee City Flag Task Force held its inaugural meeting today, says WTMJ. The eight-member group, comprising community members with diverse backgrounds in art, history, business, and tourism, aims to finalize a new design before the city’s 180th anniversary in 2026, according to FOX 6 Milwaukee. Task force chair Venice…
JULY 12, 2025 — The Qawalangin Tribe of Unalaska has passed a formal resolution to honour Benny Benson, the Indigenous designer of the Alaska state flag, and to formally acknowledge the history of racial discrimination he endured, said the Alaska Public Media. The resolution comes as the state approaches the 100th anniversary of the day…
JULY 12, 2025 — The commune of Jubileo, located in the Entre Ríos province of Argentina, has announced a public contest inviting residents to design the town’s first official flag. “This is the first step toward having our own symbol, one that represents us as a community and reflects who we are,” stated communal authorities….
JULY 12, 2025 — The Town of Brooks in Georgia, United States has commenced online voting for its new municipal flag, according to a government press release. The town is presenting residents with 38 designs to represent the town’s heritage and future. Voting is open to all residents within the local zip code. Participants can…
JULY 10, 2025 — A vibrant new flag designed by Darien High School graduate Harris Cavanna will permanently fly over Darien Town Hall in Connecticut, replacing the town’s longstanding white banner with its emblem, says CT Insider. The navy and light-blue banner depicts seagulls soaring above Ring’s End Bridge, symbolizing Darien’s coastal heritage and community…
JULY 9, 2025 — A jury in the Argentine city of La Falda has selected the winning design for the municipality’s first official flag today, reports the Córdoba Interior Informa, following a public competition that attracted widespread community participation. Juan Martín Borga, a 16-year-old high school student from La Falda, has been selected as the…
JULY 9, 2025 — North Tonawanda, New York, marked a significant milestone in its civic identity on Tuesday when Mayor Austin Tylec unveiled the city’s first new flag in 58 years during a ceremony outside City Hall, reports the Buffalo News. The new flag, designed by Jeremy Sniatecki, a 52-year-old graphic designer and former North…
JULY 6, 2025 — The town of Mundaka in northern Spain’s Basque Country now has an official flag and coat of arms, following formal approval by the General Assembly of Biscay, reports Deia. On June 18, the plenary session of the General Assembly ratified the adoption of the new municipal symbols, completing a process initiated…