up sewing six in total for the city. The first flag was raised at the City Hall flag pole on July 23, 1937. Resurgence The flag has been an official symbol of Wichita since 1937, but until recently very few Wichitans were familiar with it or even knew what it was. Throughout the past few years, Wichitans have been voicing their pride for their city. The Wichita flag is now being flown at a number of places: businesses, schools, and neighborhoods. A 2004 survey by the North American Vexillological Association ranked the Wichita flag as the 6th best design out of 150 cities. Flag elements were incorporated in the Naval crest for the newly commissioned USS Wichita. The digital audience embracing the flag on the primary social media tools Instagram, Twitter and Facebook continues to grow without paid promotion or purchase of followers. VIP Wichita, (a monthly magazine publication) includes a Wichita flag feature spread, as well as testimonials from local business leaders saying why "#ILoveWichita." Local Wichita Artists are incorporating the flag into their personal artwork, including murals that have been painted on buildings. Images of the Wichita flag (or flag items) have been shared from multiple states, countries, and continents. Local retail stores and organizations now carry Wichita flag merchandise ranging from socks to skateboards. Elements of the Wichita flag are now being included in numerous logos of Wichita-based businesses, events, and organizations. References Flag Flags of cities in Kansas Flags adopted through competition Flags introduced in 1937 1937 establishments in Kansas