What do the stars on the Chicago flag mean?

Each of the four red six-pointed stars represents a major event in Chicago history: the Great Chicago Fire (1871), the World's Columbian Exposition (1893), the Century of Progress Exposition (1933), and Fort Dearborn (added in 1939). Each of the six points on every star carries additional symbolic meaning.

What do the stripes on the Chicago flag mean?

The Chicago flag features three white horizontal bands and two blue stripes. The white bands represent the North, West, and South Sides of Chicago. The blue stripes represent Lake Michigan and the branches of the Chicago River.

How old is the Chicago flag?

The Chicago flag was officially adopted on April 4, 1917, making it over 100 years old. A second star was added in 1933 and a third in 1939, bringing it to the four-star design recognized today.

What is a Chicago resident called?

A resident of Chicago is commonly referred to as a Chicagoan.

What does Chicago mean?

The name Chicago derives from the Algonquian word “shikaakwa,” referring to wild garlic or ramps that once grew abundantly in the region.

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Flag | Windy City 3'x5' Chicago Flag | Chicago Flag 3x5 Foot Nylon with Embroidered Stars, Brass Grommets, and Canvas Header | Fine Line Flag | finelineflag

Windy City Chicago Flag

Name: Windy City Chicago Flag
Brand: Fine Line Flag
SKU: Chicago Flag 3x5
Price: 19.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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$ 19.95 - $ 24.95

Fly Chicago's iconic city flag with pride. This 3×5 ft (or 2x3 ft) outdoor nylon Chicago flag features embroidered red six-pointed stars and individually sewn panels — built to fly outdoors year-round.

Materials & Construction

Embroidered red stars — 6-pointed, individually needle-embroidered
Outdoor nylon — UV-resistant, quick-drying, flies in light breezes
Individually sewn panels — precision-sewn white and blue stripes
Blended Army duck cloth header — durable hoist attachment
Solid brass grommets — corrosion-resistant, fits any standard outdoor flagpole

Origin

Made in China. We have worked closely with our supplier for years to design a durable flag we stand behind.

Shipping

Free on orders over $25!

Curious about what the stars and stripes mean? Learn the full history & meaning of the Chicago flag →

Chicago Flag FAQs

: Each of the four red six-pointed stars represents a major event in Chicago history: the Great Chicago Fire (1871), the World's Columbian Exposition (1893), the Century of Progress Exposition (1933), and Fort Dearborn (added in 1939). Each of the six points on every star carries additional symbolic meaning.
: The Chicago flag features three white horizontal bands and two blue stripes. The white bands represent the North, West, and South Sides of Chicago. The blue stripes represent Lake Michigan and the branches of the Chicago River.
: The Chicago flag was officially adopted on April 4, 1917, making it over 100 years old. A second star was added in 1933 and a third in 1939, bringing it to the four-star design recognized today.
: A resident of Chicago is commonly referred to as a Chicagoan.
: The name Chicago derives from the Algonquian word “shikaakwa,” referring to wild garlic or ramps that once grew abundantly in the region.

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