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Concept & Symbolism

Take a deep dive into the meaning, symbolism, colors, and structure behind the Syracuse city flag.

Explore symbolism

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Project

Get an inside look into the Syracuse city flag redesign—why change was needed and the principles that guided its rebirth.

View redesign project

Syracuse city flag designer, Eric Hart, holding the flag affixed to a flagpole

Designer

Meet Eric Hart, the designer behind the Syracuse city flag—his story, work, and lifelong connection to the city.

Meet the designer

Syracuse city flag folded and lying on a flat surface

Construction

Learn how to accurately build the Syracuse city flag using exact ratios, shapes, placement, and color specs.

See construction guidelines

Syracuse city flag mounted on a flagpole that is affixed to a home

Display

Master the rules properly displaying the Syracuse city flag on poles, walls, and alongside other flags.

Learn display rules

Angles of the Syracuse city flag design accurately measured and noted

Templates

Download templates to help you create accurate Syracuse city flag designs for your projects.

Download flag templates

Syracuse city flag designer, Eric Hart, holding flag alongside city mayor

Press

Browse media coverage of the Syracuse city flag, from interviews and videos to articles and podcasts.

See press coverage

Classic Syracuse city flag in 3x5 feet size in packaging

Shop

Browse the First Light Syracuse Goods shop to purchase Syracuse city flags and other city pride necessities.

Buy Syracuse city flags

Syracuse city flag design formed from squares of different shades of orange

Blog

Explore flag designer Eric Hart’s reflections on designing the Syracuse city flag, local culture, and more.

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