Mississippi State Flags
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the Mississippi State Flags state flag — including history, display rules, sizing, and where to buy.
Tidmore Flags carries authentic, US-made Mississippi Magnolia Flags in nylon and polyester, available in multiple sizes for homes, businesses, schools, and government buildings.
For a 20-foot pole, a 3x5 ft flag is standard. For a 25-foot pole, go with 4x6 ft. For 30-35 feet, use 5x8 ft. In Mississippi's coastal areas along the Gulf Coast where hurricane-season winds can be extreme, sizing conservatively and using quality hardware is important.
For Mississippi's hot, humid Gulf Coast climate, a 200-denier nylon with UV-resistant ink is the best everyday choice. For coastal Mississippi areas near Biloxi and Gulfport where salt air, humidity, and tropical storms are regular threats, a heavy-duty polyester flag is the more durable long-term option.
Mississippi's combination of intense heat, high humidity, and Gulf Coast weather makes it one of the tougher flag-flying environments in the US. Expect 4 to 9 months from a quality nylon flag flown daily. Hurricane-season storms from June through November are particularly hard on flags — always bring yours in when a tropical weather system threatens.
Yes, but the US flag must always fly on top when both are on the same pole. On separate poles of equal height, they can fly at the same level with the US flag to its own right (observer's left) and both flags the same size.
For Mississippi's outdoor environment, a sewn flag is strongly recommended. The magnolia blossom at the center of the Magnolia Flag is best rendered as an embroidered or appliqued element for maximum color retention and detail in Mississippi's heat and humidity.
Mississippi's Magnolia Flag features a magnolia blossom on a blue field, a gold star above the magnolia, red and gold stripes on the sides, and the words In God We Trust. It was adopted in January 2021 after a statewide vote, replacing the previous flag that featured the Confederate battle emblem.
Always take your Mississippi flag down and bring it indoors when a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued. Tropical storm-force winds are enough to destroy any flag. During the rest of hurricane season, bring the flag in during severe thunderstorms as well.
In coastal Mississippi, use marine-grade stainless steel or solid brass flagpole hardware. Standard aluminum hardware corrodes rapidly in Mississippi's salt air and humidity. Rinse hardware regularly with fresh water. Inland Mississippi can use standard aluminum hardware with regular inspection for corrosion.
Retire your worn Mississippi flag by burning in a dignified ceremony. Mississippi VFW posts, American Legion chapters, and fire departments hold regular flag retirement ceremonies throughout the state.