The “Beehive Flag” is meant to represent the state’s skies and lakes, mountains and redrock canyons.
UtahÕs new Beehive Flag waves in front of the Utah Capitol after a ceremony to commemorate Utah Flag Day and to celebrate the new flag in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 9, 2024.
The blue stripe atop the new banner is meant to represent Utah’s “wide-open skies” and lakes. The white of the flag represents Utah’s snowcapped mountains, while the red lower third is meant to symbolize southern Utah’s redrock canyons. State leaders and members of the public involved in the creation of the flag — a process that started in 2019 — were invited to the celebration Saturday, which marked the flag’sThe former flag, known by some in vexillology as a “seal on a bedsheet,” is still recognized as an official flag of the state and will continue to be flown for official ceremonies, special events and during legislative sessions.
“As a historical emblem, Utah’s seal will continue to be displayed — and continue to honor our state’s legacy,” according to Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a ceremony to commemorate Utah Flag Day and to celebrate Utah's new Beehive Flag on the steps of the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 9, 2024.Why the Utah Red Rocks coach uses social media to connect with gymnasts
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