Flag of Portland, Oregon facts for kids
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| Use | Civil and state flag |
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| Proportion | 3:5 |
| Adopted | September 4, 2002 |
| Design | Nordic Cross design with Blue stripe surrounded by a yellow stripe within a white stripe, on a green background. |
| Designed by | Douglas Lynch |
The city flag of Portland, Oregon is a special symbol for the city. It has a green background. On this green background, you'll see a white four-pointed star. From this star, blue stripes spread out, like rays of light. Each blue stripe has yellow shapes next to it. Thin white lines separate the blue and yellow parts from each other and from the green background.
The official rules say the flag should be 3 feet tall and 5 feet long. This makes it a great size for flying high!
What the Flag Looks Like
The Portland flag has a unique design. It features a bright green background. This green color often represents the nature around Portland, like its many trees and parks.
In the middle of the flag is a white shape. It looks like a four-pointed star. From this star, blue lines spread out. These blue lines are bordered by yellow shapes.
Thin white lines are used to separate the different colors. This helps each part of the design stand out clearly. The flag's design is meant to be simple but meaningful.
History of the Flag
The current flag of Portland was officially adopted on September 4, 2002. It was designed by Douglas Lynch. Before this, Portland had other flags.
Cities often change their flags over time. This can happen to update the design or to better represent the city's spirit. The gallery below shows some of Portland's older flags.
Images for kids
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Fans waving the flag at a Portland Timbers (Major League Soccer) Game.
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The Portland Flag flying—upside-down.
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(1950)
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(1958–1970)
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The flag of NAVA Meeting 28, hosted in Portland. NAVA meeting flags often incorporate elements to reflect the host city.
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