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About the flag

Syracuse city flag waving on a flagpole against a blue sky

Concept and symbolism

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

Old Syracuse city flag with a red 'no' symbol overlaid, marking it for replacement.

Project

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

Eric Hart, designer of the new Syracuse city flag, smiling and holding the flag over his shoulder outdoors.

Designer

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

Using the flag

Close-up of the folded Syracuse city flag showing its stitched seams and brass grommets.

Construction

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

The Syracuse city flag mounted on a home's front porch.

Display

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

Design file showing the Syracuse city flag's construction template with angle measurements and star pattern specifications.

Templates

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

Community and resources

Eric Hart with the mayor and Syracuse city officials on the steps of City Hall, holding the new city flag on the day it was adopted.

Press

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

Packaged official 3x5 foot Syracuse city flag from First Light Syracuse Goods.

Shop

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

Abstract mosaic of orange textures forming the shape of the Syracuse city flag's star and triangles.

Blog

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