Flag of Rochester, New York

City of Rochester, New York

Adopted	1934

The flag of Rochester, New York was adopted as the city's official flag in 1934. The design consists of a rectangle with blue, white, and yellow vertical stripes. The middle white stripe displays the Rochester family coat of arms, featuring a crane above three crescents. ^{[1] [2]}

Mayor Malik Evans announced plans to change the city flag in 2026 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Rochester city mark. ^[3] The new flag will feature the city's iconic, trademarked "flower" logo, which is commonly mistaken for the official flag. ^[1]

Symbolism

Colors

• Blue: represents the city's water and electric power from the Genesee River and Lake Ontario
• White: represents the city's cleanliness
• Yellow: represents financial strength and prosperity

Symbols

• Coat of arms: possibly dates back to 1558 and Rochester family coat of arms in Essex
• Crane: represents vigilance
• Three crescent moons: represents fertility and prosperity
• Black bar: symbol of knighthood

See also

• Flag of New York
• Flag of Buffalo

References

1. "Rochester's 'official' flag is not the one you think it is". RochesterFirst. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
2. "Rochester, New York (U.S.)". www.crwflags.com. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
3. "City of Rochester plans multiple moments to celebrate 50th anniversary of Rochester City Mark in 2026". City of Rochester. 2025-11-24. Retrieved 2025-12-12.