Partners For Civic Pride

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

Five Philly FLAG Facts

Who: Reverend Henry McCook, Vice President of the Academy of Natural Sciences 1882. He was a highly regarded Entomologist for his expertise on the behavior of ants and spiders. He was also a Presbyterian Minister.

What: He suggested the concept of a Philadelphia civic flag and submitted designs(drawings) for the flag with a letter to Mayor Edwin S Stuart on October 3 1894.

When: On March 27, 1895 City council made the flag official with an ordinance(Ordinance = A Law)

Where: The Philadelphia Civic Flag began flying in and around City buildings. Gradually it was used in other public arenas. Where have you seen our Philly FLAG? (Click here to let us know)

Why: The concept of the Philly FLAG was presented by McCook first and foremost as a "unifying symbol" for all citizens in this beautifully diverse ethnic city.

HELLO PHILADELPHIA! We are Partners For Civic Pride [PFCP]. PFCP appreciates your support for our organization to continue our mission - to UNITE Philadelphians via their Philadelphia FLAG! The message on our Philly Flag contains four guiding principles:

PEACE
HOPE
JUSTICE
PROSPERITY

plus the city motto: PHILADELPHIA MANETO "Let brotherly love continue!"
~What William Penn began by naming his city "Brotherly Love," we are asked to continue in a spirit of Love and Unity.

Kearny Elementary School Students enjoying Philadelphia Flag Day!

Students from Heston K To 8

Our PFCP Programs include the production of "Philadelphia Flag Day!" every March 27th on the anniversary of our Philly Flag. This is an invitation to all Philadelphians to gather in unity to honor our FLAG and it's message, while also celebrating those individuals and groups who practice the FLAG's message in an effort to make Philly a better place for all! Get your PHILLY FLAGS READY TO DISPLAY AND FLY!

PFCP presents the PHILADELPHIA MANETO AWARD(S) annually at the Philadelphia Flag Day event! Each year the Award Recipients are asked to return for the March 27th event, to honor the new Recipients.

The gathering of former Recipients creates an ever-growing community of civically engaged Philadelphians who unite annually to strengthen our civic bond! We are working to establish an ENDOWMENT for this award to ensure its presentation for future generations!

(Left) Marvis Frazier accepts the 2012 Philadelphia Maneto Award on behalf of his Father Joe Frazer from Partners Board Member Rob Stoller. (Right) 2013 Philadelphia Maneto Award recipient Annette John-Hall

Municipal Services Building Flagpole w/ Philly FLAG!

PFCP has ongoing "Get Flagged™" educational presentations about our Philadelphia Civic Flag and its message via the PFCP Philly Pride Lady!™ [PPL] The PPL visitations are FREE to schools, organizations and businesses! In fact, PPL tries to fulfill all of the many, varied requests for presentations regarding our Philly FLAG!

As part of our BECOME A MEMBER program, citizens may receive a Philly Flag by going to our website [www.pfcp.org] and clicking on BECOME A MEMBER. As a member, one commits to helping "let brotherly love continue" by living and spreading the message of FLAG!

Kearny Elementary School Students Choir

Brenda Exon, a.k.a. The PFCP Philly Pride Lady!™

"PHILLY FLAG FEST!" ~ PLEASE DONATE TODAY TO HELP US REACH OUR GOAL TO GET PHILADELPHIA FLAGGED™ THE KNOWLEDGE OF OUR PHILLY FLAG'S UNIFYING MESSAGE! PLUS, YOUR DOLLARS WILL HELP PFCP PRODUCE THE 12OTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ~"PHILLY FLAG FEST " ~ FRIDAY, MARCH 27 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 28! FLAG-TASTIC FUN FOR EVERYONE !!!