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. It originally had two stars; a third was added in 1933 (Century of Progress) and the fourth in 1939 (Fort Dearborn), completing 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.

Is the Chicago flag a state flag?

No — this is the official city flag of Chicago. Illinois has its own separate state flag. The Chicago flag's four red stars and light blue stripes represent the city itself.

Where is this Chicago flag made?

This flag is made in China by a supplier we have worked with for years and stand behind. (Our American flags are a separate line: 100% US-made and FMAA-certified.)

How do I care for this flag?

Machine wash on a gentle cycle. Bringing the flag indoors during extended severe weather helps preserve color and construction over time.

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Chicago City Flag | 3x5 & 2x3 ft | Embroidered Stars, Sewn Stripes

Name: Chicago City Flag | 3x5 & 2x3 ft | Embroidered Stars, Sewn Stripes
Brand: Fine Line Flag
SKU: Chicago Flag 3x5
Price: 19.95 USD
Availability: InStock

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$ 19.95 - $ 24.95

This outdoor Chicago city flag reproduces the city's official four-star design – embroidered six-pointed red stars between two light blue stripes – in heavy-duty outdoor nylon. Available in 3x5 ft and 2x3 ft, it is built for Chicago homes, businesses, and fans showing Windy City pride year-round.

Fly the 3x5 ft size from 6 ft house-mounted porch poles or 15–20 ft in-ground flagpoles; the 2x3 ft fits 5–6 ft wall-mount brackets and balconies. The UV-resistant, quick-drying nylon and individually sewn panels fly in light breezes and hold their color through Chicago weather, season after season.

Size: 3x5 FT or 2x3 FT
Material: Outdoor Nylon (UV-Resistant, Quick-Dry)
Stars & stripes: Embroidered 6-Point Red Stars & Individually Sewn Panels
Hardware: Corrosion-Resistant Solid Brass Grommets
Header: Blended Army Duck Cloth
Weather rating: All-Weather Outdoor
Pole compatibility: 3x5: 6 ft House or 15–20 ft In-Ground Poles | 2x3: 5–6 ft Wall-Mount Poles
Intended use: Residential, Business & Fan Display

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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. It originally had two stars; a third was added in 1933 (Century of Progress) and the fourth in 1939 (Fort Dearborn), completing 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.
: No — this is the official city flag of Chicago. Illinois has its own separate state flag. The Chicago flag's four red stars and light blue stripes represent the city itself.
: This flag is made in China by a supplier we have worked with for years and stand behind. (Our American flags are a separate line: 100% US-made and FMAA-certified.)
: Machine wash on a gentle cycle. Bringing the flag indoors during extended severe weather helps preserve color and construction over time.

Chicago City Flag | 3x5 & 2x3 ft | Embroidered Stars, Sewn Stripes

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