Louisiana State Flag | Eder Endura-Nylon Outdoor Flag

Louisiana's state flag features a mother pelican on a navy blue field, tearing at her own breast to feed three chicks in a nest below. Known as the "pelican in her piety," this powerful image of self-sacrifice has been Louisiana's symbol since colonial times. A white ribbon beneath the nest carries the state motto "Union, Justice, Confidence." The brown pelican is both the state bird and a symbol of Louisiana's fierce protective spirit toward its people and way of life.

This Eder Endura-Nylon Louisiana flag is built for the Gulf Coast's punishing subtropical conditions. Louisiana's combination of extreme humidity, intense UV exposure, salt-laden air from the Gulf of Mexico, and hurricane-season winds creates one of the most demanding environments for outdoor flags in the country. The 200-denier Endura-Nylon fabric with SolarGuard finish resists UV fading and mildew growth while drying quickly after the frequent rain showers that define the Louisiana climate. Reinforced fly-end stitching handles tropical storm gusts. Canvas heading with brass grommets. Made in the USA by Eder Flag.

About the Louisiana State Flag

The pelican has represented Louisiana since the territory's earliest European settlement. The current flag design was adopted in 1912, though the "pelican in her piety" motif dates back centuries in European heraldry as a symbol of charity and self-sacrifice. Louisiana became the 18th state on April 30, 1812, just nine years after the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States. The state's unique cultural identity, blending French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and American influences, makes it unlike any other state in the union. The brown pelican was nearly driven to extinction by pesticides in the 1960s but has since recovered, making it a powerful symbol of Louisiana's resilience through hurricanes, floods, and environmental challenges.

Specifications

• Material: 200-denier Endura-Nylon with SolarGuard finish
• Heading: Canvas with brass grommets
• Fly end: Reinforced with 4-needle lock stitching
• Available sizes: 2x3, 3x5, 4x6, 5x8
• Recommended use: Outdoor residential, commercial, and institutional display
• Made in USA by Eder Flag