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The People’s Flag of Cleveland

After months of community engagement, hundreds of design submissions, and thousands of votes, the moment has arrived—Cleveland’s new symbol is here: The People’s Flag of Cleveland!

This flag represents pride, unity, and our shared identity, bringing Clevelanders of all backgrounds together under a unifying symbol of our community. It honors our rich history, reflects our resilience, and looks ahead to a bright future.

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to all of the community members, volunteers, organizations, and local businesses who have helped champion this cause and bring us to this historic moment!

Shop the Flag & Apparel – Get your own People’s Flag and exclusive flag apparel from our growing group of creative partners including Flags for Good, Wild Northland and more!
Support a Great Cause – A portion of proceeds from the People’s Flag and other merch sales benefits local programs including Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Resource Cleveland, the Cleveland APL and more!
Learn the Meaning Behind the Flag – Every element of the design represents Cleveland’s past, present, and future. Explore the symbolism here.

Meet the Designer – The winning flag was created by Shan Rodich of Aurora, Ohio, whose design was selected through our community-driven process. Learn more about the designer.

Introducing the People’s Pride Flag of Cleveland

Celebrate unity, diversity, and local pride with the People Pride Flag of Cleveland — a bold new symbol for a bold city.

Created in collaboration with Daniel Quasar, the visionary behind the Progress Pride Flag, this unique design fuses the beloved People’s Flag of Cleveland with the inclusive colors of the LGBTQ+ Pride flag. The result? A powerful emblem of progress and solidarity that reflects the vibrant spirit of Cleveland and honors every member of our community.

Supporting a Cause That Matters (or Become and active ally:)
A portion of proceeds from this flag and related merchandise will be donated to the LGBT Community Center of Greater Cleveland, helping to uplift and support our LGBTQ+ neighbors.
Shop the Flag & Apparel – Get your own People’s Pride Flag and exclusive flag apparel from our partners at Field Trip Merch and Flags for Good.
Learn about the history of Progress Flag – Explore the symbolism here.