Denver Flag: Meaning and History

History of the flag
Denver’s city flag was designed by a high school student and adopted in 1926.
Denver is nicknamed ‘The Mile-High City’ because its altitude is exactly 1 mile.
What do the elements of the flag mean?

The circle symbolizes gold and Denver's central location in the state of Colorado.
Blue symbolizes the Colorado sky.
The zigzag embodies the heritage of Native Americans and the Rocky Mountains.
Red represents the plains of Colorado.
