Partners For Civic Pride - Philadelphia Flag Day

Celebrate Flag Day
Celebrate the birthday of Philadelphia's Civic Flag every March 27!

The Reverend Doctor Henry C. McCook (1837-1911)

Back in 1894, Rev. Dr. Henry C. McCook wrote a letter to then mayor, Edwin S. Stuart, suggesting that Philadelphia adopt a civic flag as a means of promoting civic pride. "The display and constant use of a Philadelphia Civic Flag would act towards the strengthening of civic pride, precisely as similar use of the National Flag tends to foster a spirit of national loyalty."

McCook's efforts proved fruitful. On March 27, 1895, an official civic flag was ordained by city council, designed using drawings McCook included in his letter.

~ Every March 27th ~

» Philadelphia Flag Day

~ Every March 27th ~

CELEBRATE Philadelphia Flag Day wherever you are!!!

Wear yellow and blue
Fly or display the Philly Flag (Need a Philly Flag? Visit our PFCP Store here)
Play Philly music
Dance Philly Style
Let brotherly love continue!

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Tastykake Philly Flag Party thanks to PFCP and Mr. Lenfest! Rita O'Brien's kindergarten class @Kearny Elementary!