Wichita Flag
History of the Wichita Flag
Wichita’s official city flag was officially adopted in 1937. Designed by Wichita artist Cecil McAlister, it represents freedom, happiness, contentment and home.
Selected from more than 100 entries that were submitted for a city flag design contest, it was officially adopted on Flag Day, June 14, 1937, by Mayor T. Walker Weaver. The first Wichita flag was produced by local seamstress Mary J. Harper. It flew for the first time on July 23, 1937, over City Hall, which was then located at 204 S. Main.
The red and white rays depict the path of freedom to come and go as one pleases.
The blue sun in the center represents happiness and contentment.
The white Native American Hogan symbol signifies “permanent home."
#ILoveWichita
As the flag’s popularity has increased, the community has embraced the flag through murals and merchandise. The #ILoveWichita hashtag was adopted for social media postings about the things that make Wichita unique: sports teams, cultural events, volunteer projects, original artwork, concerts, the food scene and more.
Although the flag was adopted in 1937, it has only recently grown in mainstream popularity. The flag, along with a grassroots #ILoveWichita campaign, has steadily gained momentum over the last few years. There are more than 20,000 posts on Instagram alone using the hashtags, each providing an authentic look into what makes Wichita unique.
Wichita Flag Mural Mania
Looking for Wichita flag-themed murals along Douglas Avenue? We've developed a free two-sided map for you. Click here to download a printable PDF.
You can also find an audio walking tour of the Wichita flags here.
Have a new flag mural to add to our list? Contact us to let us know!
Plates for Parks
If you've ever wanted a Wichita flag license plate for your car, truck or motorcycle, Plates for Parks is for you. Purchase a new Wichita Flag license plate in person at the tag office. In addition to a $50 annual royalty fee, which will go directly to the Wichita Parks Foundation, and your normal state tag fees and vehicle taxes, a one-time special plate issuance fee of approximately $48 to manufacture the plate is assessed. So your first year cost will be your normal vehicle registration fee + $50 donation + $48 production charge (approx.). For future renewals, you will not pay that production charge.
Visit the Wichita Parks Foundation site for more information on the City of Wichita "Plates for Parks" campaign.
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