Bay Village bicentennial flag unfolds

In the days ahead, Bay Village residents will begin to see our bicentennial flag flying as a testament to the efforts of all residents – past and present, known and unknown – who have formed Bay Village into this most desirable city we all enjoy and love…and call home.         

As most of Bay is well aware, the city’s bicentennial is 10.10.10. With this in mind, the design of Bay’s bicentennial flag was approved unanimously by City Council Resolution 10-39, adopted April 19, 2010.

The flag is on second order and will be available to residents by June 30. Its cost, which includes tax, is $40.00 and the flag is being sold through Bay’s Historical Society. Demand seems strong, as 24 flags have already been ordered since the flag’s informal unveiling and presentation at the Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast on April 18. 

Soon, flag poles throughout Bay Village will be flying the 3’x5’ banner. The new, approved flag has its basis from the Bay Village city flag residents have celebrated and enjoyed over the past 35 years. The light blue sky contrasts with the deep blue water background, and the white sailboat and Old English “B” remain and continue to represent the city.            

Added in the new design are the dates “1810-2010,” the word “Bicentennial” under the sailboat and two white birds in flight in the upper right-hand corner. Each white bird represents 100 years of Bay’s 200 year history of proud growth and concern for residents.            

As residents continue to turn on their porch lights on the 10th day of each month before the bicentennial bash, watch for the new flag to be flying. It will proudly salute years past and years to come.

Dave Tadych is Chairman of the Bay Village Bicentennial Committee.