The flag of El Paso, Texas, is a blue background with a colored version of the city's seal in the center.
Symbolism[]
The beveled star is identical to the star on the city’s official seal, as well as on the official seal of the state of Texas. The radiant sun echoes the city’s nickname, “The City of the Sun”. An informational document accompanying the ordinance of adoption also specifies the symbolism of each of the colors:
- Golden-yellow: Richness of a sunny climate.
- Yellow-green: Hope, good fortune, fertile land and vitality.
- White: Faith
- White: Purity
- Blue: Sincerity
- Red-purple: Fellowship, warmth, and shelter.
2004 NAVA survey[]
The flag scored 3.67 on the 2004 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Long Beach, and ahead of Santa Ana.
History[]
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1948-1962
1962-present
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