Metairie, Louisiana (U.S.)

Jefferson Parish

image located by Dave Fowler, 3 October 2018

Description of the flag

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Description of the flag

The unincorporated area of Metairie in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana has adopted a flag:
https://www.theadvocate.com/gambit/new_orleans/news/the_latest/article_8a3c4cd4-c73e-11e8-acfc-0f55532861f8.html
https://wgno.com/2018/10/03/jefferson-chamber-debuts-new-flag-for-metairie/%e2%80%8b

The flag was created and developed by the Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals to represent the unincorporated area of about 150,000 residents. Drawing on the area�s French and Spanish heritage, the flag features �three golden fleurs and coeurs de lis (flowers and hearts of the lily) balanced in a coupling of trinity arrangements, respectively representing tradition, wisdom, prosperity, opportunity, faith, and innovation,� according to the Chamber.
�The Metairie Flag is quite literally a banner opportunity to promote excitement and interest in where we live,� 2018 JCYP Chairman Matt Miller said. �With a cohesive symbol for Metairie, and more broadly the entire unincorporated region along Metairie Ridge, we hope to unite the area and make a lasting cultural impact.�
The Jefferson Chamber Young Professionals will distribute the flags throughout the community in partnership with the Jefferson Chamber Foundation.
�Metairie holds a significant place in the history of Greater New Orleans,� Councilwoman Jennifer Van Vrancken said. �To know our young people have taken it upon themselves to recognize the spirit of this great piece of Jefferson Parish should bring us all tremendous civic pride. This flag is a true representation of our community, our values, our residents, where we�ve been and where we see ourselves going. Congratulations to the JCYP for turning this bright idea into a reality.�

Dave Fowler, 3 October 2018