Our City. Our Story. Our Flag.
A new flag for Oklahoma City from the people who call it home.
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Why a New Flag?
A great city deserves a great flag that people are proud to fly. It waves above celebrations and throughout our neighborhoods, becoming a symbol people recognize wherever they go. The best city flags create a sense of belonging. They remind us where we’re from and what we share.
Today, Oklahoma City’s official flag is the city seal. While municipal seals serve an important government function, they aren’t designed to represent residents. Seals identify governments; flags unite communities. It’s time we have both.
Oklahoma City has transformed over the past few decades. As our city has grown and our story has evolved, we’ve become a place defined by innovation, resilience, and community. Every great city deserves a flag that reflects our shared identity and gives us a symbol we can all rally around.
What’s Happening Now?
We’re just getting started.
Right now, the community steering group is listening, learning, and exploring the history, people places, and stories that make Oklahoma City what it is today.
Design submissions aren’t open just yet. Before asking the broader community to get involved, we’re taking the time to build a thoughtful process with clear guidelines and a strong understanding of what makes Oklahoma City unique.
Next, we’ll publish a design brief based on what we’ve learned and invite the community to participate. We hope to hear from people young and old, from every neighborhood and every corner of Oklahoma City.
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A Resident-Led Effort
This effort is being led by Oklahoma City residents who believe our city deserves a flag created with the community, not just for it.
As the project moves forward, we’ll continue seeking input from people across Oklahoma City so the final flag reflects the many neighborhoods, cultures, histories, and experiences that make our city what it is today.
What Comes Next?
Finalizing the Process
We’re still developing the submission and review process. Before submissions open, we’ll publish the timeline, design guidelines, review criteria, and the steps each design will follow throughout the process.
Open Design Submissions
Once the process is finalized, community members will be invited to submit flag designs that reflect Oklahoma City and follow the published design guidelines.
Review Submissions
A diverse committee of residents will review each design based on established flag design principles and its connection to Oklahoma City’s history, culture, and identity.
Final Recommendations Move Forward
Selected designs will move forward for refinement and additional public input before any final recommendations are made.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The process is being designed to welcome everyone who calls Oklahoma City home. Designers, artists, students, historians, neighborhood groups, and community members alike will all have a chance to participate.
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This is a resident-led effort that has received support from Oklahoma City leaders to move forward with public participation.
City leaders are aware of the process and plan to help encourage residents to get involved. The goal is to develop thoughtful, community-informed recommendations for a new Oklahoma City flag.
Any final decision about adopting a new city flag would follow the appropriate City process.
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The purpose of this effort is to explore a new flag that can better represent Oklahoma City today.
The Oklahoma City seal will remain the same and continue to be used for official municipal business.
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The purpose of this process is to design a flag by OKC for OKC. The process is being led by an independent group of residents who will help gather and narrow submissions.
Finalists will be selected and broadly publicized for public input before the winning design is selected and submitted to the City of Oklahoma City for consideration. Ultimately, the final decision about the adoption of a new city flag would follow appropriate City processes.