Flag of Salt Lake City facts for kids
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| Adopted | October 6, 2020 |
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| Design | Per fess Azure and Argent, in dexter chief a sego lily Proper. |
The flag of Salt Lake City is the official symbol for Salt Lake City, Utah. It has two colored stripes, blue and white. In the top left corner, there's a picture of a sego lily. This flag was chosen in 2020 after a special contest. It replaced an older flag design.
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The New Flag Design
The current design of the Salt Lake City flag was officially approved on October 4, 2006. The Salt Lake City Council, which is a group of elected leaders, made this decision.
Why the Flag Changed
Rocky Anderson, who was the mayor of Salt Lake City back then, started a contest in 2004. He wanted people to create new designs for the city's flag. Mayor Anderson believed the old flag mostly showed the city's LDS Church history. He wanted a new flag that would represent everyone in the city.
Choosing the New Design
More than 50 different designs were sent in for the contest. However, the city council felt that none of these designs truly showed what Salt Lake City was about. So, they formed a small group to work with the mayor's office. This group helped create new flag ideas. In the end, the final design was approved by a vote of 4 to 2.
The Old Flag Design
The previous flag of Salt Lake City was officially adopted on September 23, 1969. This older flag had a white background. In the middle, it showed seagulls, pioneers, and a covered wagon. There was also a sun rising over the Wasatch mountains.
Symbols on the Old Flag
The center part of the old flag was shaped like a beehive. A beehive is a symbol of hard work and community. This symbol also connected to how Salt Lake City was founded and its Mormon heritage.
Images for kids
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The flag of NAVA Meeting 47, hosted in Salt Lake City. NAVA meeting flags often incorporate elements to reflect the host city.
