MAY 11, 2026 — The City Council of Montgomery, Alabama, has formally approved a new flag, reports the Montgomery Advertiser, concluding a multi-year effort to modernize the city’s heraldry and distance its official branding from Confederate-linked symbolism. In a 6-1 vote on May 5, legislators moved to adopt a design that emphasizes themes of unity,…
MAY 1, 2026 — In observance of International Day Against School Bullying on May 2, as designated by the Organización Mundial Bullying Sin Fronteras, Argentine vexillologist Cristian Baquero Lazcano has introduced a proposal for a global flag to symbolize the movement against peer harassment, reports La Brújula 24. Baquero Lazcano, who serves as the Director…
APRIL 25, 2026 — The City of Paragould, Arkansas, has initiated a public selection process to adopt a new flag, transitioning from a student-led design contest to a formal community vote. According to the City website, the project is overseen by the Paragould City Beautiful committee and refined by a professional graphic designer, follows specific…
APRIL 25, 2026 — The Village of Skokie, Illinois, has officially approved a new flag following a year-long redesign process, says the Chicago Tribune. On April 20, the Village Board of Trustees unanimously voted to adopt the “Skokie Spirit” design, created by local graphic designer Buddy Boor. This selection replaces a mid-20th-century design that featured…
APRIL 21, 2026 — The City of Seward, Nebraska, has initiated a public competition to establish its first official municipal flag and a redesigned civic seal, reports the Milford Times. Open to both current and former residents of all ages, the contest seeks to replace the city’s existing minimalist seal, which Mayor Josh Eickmeier recently…
APRIL 21, 2026 — Gilpin County, Colorado, has initiated a public competition to design its first official flag, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of Colorado’s statehood and the upcoming United States semiquincentennial. The local government is seeking a visual symbol that reflects the region’s historical heritage, natural geography, and community identity, according to the county’s…
APRIL 21, 2026 — The City of Brunswick, Maryland, has formally adopted a new flag titled “Heritage with a View,” the city announced on Facebook last Monday, concluding a year-long redesign process that began in April 2025. The final design, created by local resident Scott McLean, was officially approved by the Mayor and Council through…
APRIL 21, 2026 — The French Overseas Collective of Saint-Martin has formally initiated a multi-stage participatory process to establish its first flag, reports Outremers 360°. It aims to address its status as the only Caribbean territory without its own official banner. Announced by President Louis Mussington and members of the territorial executive on April 15,…
APRIL 21, 2026 — The municipal government of Libertador San Martín, located in the Entre Ríos province of Argentina, has formally invited its residents to participate in the creation of an official flag for the community, reports PARALELO 32. Priscila Bernhardt, the department’s coordinator, said a flag is “an element the city has yet to…
APRIL 12, 2026 — The Montgomery City Council in Alabama has formally introduced a proposed design for a new flag, says WSFA 12. The new proposal was unveiled during a council meeting on April 7, following a year-long initiative sparked by local advocacy. The movement for a new civic emblem began in late 2024 when…