Flag of Rochester, New York
| Adopted | 1934 |
|---|---|
The flag of Rochester, New York was adopted as the city's official flag in 1934. The design consists of a rectangle with blue, white, and yellow vertical stripes. The middle white stripe displays the Rochester family coat of arms, featuring a crane above three crescents.[1][2]
Mayor Malik Evans announced plans to change the city flag in 2026 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rochester city mark.[3] The new flag will feature the city's iconic, trademarked "flower" logo, which is commonly mistaken for the official flag.[1]
Symbolism
Colors
- Blue: represents the city's water and electric power from the Genesee River and Lake Ontario
- White: represents the city's cleanliness
- Yellow: represents financial strength and prosperity
Symbols
- Coat of arms: possibly dates back to 1558 and Rochester family coat of arms in Essex
- Crane: represents vigilance
- Three crescent moons: represents fertility and prosperity
- Black bar: symbol of knighthood
See also
References
- ^ a b "Rochester's 'official' flag is not the one you think it is". RochesterFirst. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "Rochester, New York (U.S.)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "City of Rochester plans multiple moments to celebrate 50th anniversary of Rochester City Mark in 2026". City of Rochester. 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2025-12-12.
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