Cedar City’s Flag Refresh: A Community Celebration Of Local Heritage

Cedar City recently unveiled its newly refreshed city flag, marking the culmination of a six-month-long project initiated by the Youth City Council in August 2023. Inspired by the success of the State flag redesign project, the youth council recognized the potential to better represent Cedar City's unique character through a redesigned flag.

The project began with a community contest, inviting residents to submit designs that captured the essence of Cedar City. Over 60 submissions were received and reviewed by a committee of local leaders. After narrowing down the options, the City Council sought community feedback on the top six designs through a survey. Ultimately, the flag design crafted by resident Kenten Pope emerged as the winner. Following weeks of refinement, the new flag was officially adopted on December 13, 2023.

Kenten Pope, the talented artist behind the winning design, expressed his gratitude and hope that his flag would embody the spirit of Cedar City. His creation incorporates elements inspired by Festival City USA, including pennant flags reminiscent of the Utah Shakespeare Festival and a five-point star representing the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah.

The unveiling ceremony took place on February 14, 2024, at a city council meeting, where the flag was proudly displayed alongside the state and U.S. flags. Sadie Hinck, the Youth Council Mayor and Cedar High School senior who spearheaded the project, thanked the community for their support and involvement.

The new flag is now on display at various city facilities, including the Cedar City Regional Airport, symbolizing a new chapter in Cedar City's history. For those interested in purchasing a flag or learning more about the redesign project, further information is available at www.cedarcityut.gov/flag or by contacting Colonial Flag at 1-877-941-3542.