People's Flag of Cleveland. Cleveland Flag

Designed by Shan Rodich,

the flag contains subtle symbols as a nod to Cleveland and Ohio history.

the “c”

The prominent “C” represents Cleveland at the heart of the design and the blue color of the “C” represents the Cuyahoga River, known as the “Crooked River.”.

the red stripe

The red stripe, created by the curve of the “C” and inset of the six-pointed star, nods to Cleveland’s Rust Belt heritage.

The image features a stylized speech bubble in the shape of a red and black arrow pointing right, with a red star outline in the center of the red section.

the swallowtail

The swallowtail shape reflects Ohio’s flag shape and Cleveland’s forward progress.

A digital graphic design featuring a black background with a stylized star and crescent shape outlined in white on the left, and a large dark blue arrow pointing to the right on the right side.

the blue field

The blue field symbolizes Lake Erie, a key part of Cleveland’s geography.

Black and white geometric design with a large white star, concentric circles, and lines forming an abstract pattern.

the 6-pointed star

The six-pointed star is a nod to the six images on the original flag referring the city’s industry, manufacturing and major port of the Great Lakes.