The Irish Emerald Syracuse city flag is now flying at Steve’s Family Restaurant & Bar — and it looks right at home on Tipp Hill. Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Syracuse pride. Irish heritage. #syracuse #syracusecityflag #firstlightsyracusegoods #tipphill #irish

I had the privilege of meeting with Carrie Valenzuela at La Casita Cultural Center. I donated a Syracuse city flag in hopes that it can act as a welcoming beacon and a symbol of safety and unity. #syracuse #syracusecityflag #lacasita #latinoculture

Catch me at the 315 Day Celebration on Sat, Mar 14 at Middle Ages Beer Hall. Hosted by 95x. I’ll be there with Syracuse city flags and accessories — come through if you’re celebrating the city with us. 10am–9pm. All Syracuse. All Day. ✴️ #315day #syracuse #syracusecityflag #firstlightsyracusegoods

Of course this is my Animal Crossing island flag. #syracuse #syracusecityflag #firstlight #animalcrossingnewhorizons #animalcrossing

Saw this while driving today. Always interesting to notice where the flag turns up. #syracuse #syracuseny #syracusecityflag

This week I began placing info cards in neighborhood coffee shops, libraries, community centers, and campus spaces around the city. The cards introduce the flag and point residents toward resources to learn about it and access it. #syracuse #syracuseny #syracusecityflag

The 2026 State of the City address, marking Mayor Sharon Owens’ first since taking office. The Syracuse city flag was present behind the podium during her remarks. #syracuse #syracuseny #syracusecityflag #stateofthecity

Collins Block Memorial Service Firefighters Memorial Park A Syracuse city flag was presented to the family of firefighter Ethan Cunningham, who died from injuries sustained in a call in 2017. His name was etched on the memorial in honor of his sacrifice. #syracuse #syracuseny #collinsblockmemorial

Very proud to announce our new partnership with BeeKind Syracuse in beautiful Tipp Hill! Our Irish Emerald and Classic flags are now in stock. Visit BeeKind at 118 Milton Ave. and check out all of their incredible hand made soy candles and local Syracuse merch. 👉firstlightsyr.com 👆Links in bio

I had the honor of sitting down with Mayor-elect Sharon Owens to talk flags, her transition, and the future of the city. I was so happy to congratulate her in person on her historic win. Looking forward to doing my small part, in partnership with City Hall, to help Syracuse maximize the moment.

Very proud to announce our partnership with the CNY Welcome Center (in connection with Visit SYR ) in Destiny USA! Our Classic and LGBTQ+ Pride flags are now in stock at the CNY Welcome Center 👉firstlightsyr.com 👆Links in bio . . . . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #syracusecityflag

Happy Small Business Saturday! I’m all set-up for today’s Night Market at Sky Armory. 351 S. Clinton St., Downtown Syracuse 3-9pm Im on the 2nd floor. Come do some holiday shopping and chat flags. 👉firstlightsyr.com ☝️Links in bio . . . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr

Black Friday deals start now Enjoy 20% off all orders from now until December 1 at midnight. Discount is applied automatically at checkout. Online shop only. 👉firstlightsyr.com ☝️Linktree in bio #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlight #syracuseflag #blackfriday

Free shipping is here! You can now get Free Shipping on all orders totaling $35 and over. No code needed - the discount applies automatically at checkout. On top of that, we now offer USPS Ground Advantage - a budget-friendly alternative to our speedy USPS Priority Mail option.

Cheers to a successful inaugural Vegtoberfest! Many thanks to @syracusevegcollective for assembling all the wonderful vendors for this event. #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlight #firstlightflag #firstlightflagsyr #syracuseflag #event #octoberfest

Happy Indigenous People’s Day 2025! Learn about my favorite flag, the flag of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. Shoutout to @_joshuawilcox #jwtp for the incredible aerial photography seen in my intro and outro. Hit him up for any drone photography needs! 👉firstlightsyr.com #indigenouspeoplesday

Stop by Murray’s Restaurant Tavern (2722 Burnet Ave.) on Saturday, Sep. 13 from 2-6pm to participate in the heartfelt Tips for Tails Fundraiser to honor the memory of Cynthia A. Ryan.

There’s a 50/50 and gift basket raffle that includes donated products from First Light Syracuse Goods.

@syracuseculturalworkers now has Classic and Pride edition First Light flags in-stock! Visit them at 400 Lodi St in Syracuse and browse all of their great merch focused on activism, social justice and peace. 👉firstlightsyr.com 👆Links in bio . . . . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse

Art on the Porches 2025 was a huge success! Many, many thanks to @artontheporches for putting this amazing event on every year and to its sponsors. @harmonicdirt was incredible and their song used in this reel was recorded live at the event!

I’m here vending at Art on the Porches on Ruskin Ave in the gorgeous Strathmore neighborhood! Come say hi. I’m here till 5pm. Huge thank you to @artontheporches ! 👉firstlightsyr.com 👆Links in bio . . . . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlight #firstlightflag

NEW! Sticker sheets in stock. All flag design editions available. Each sheet comes with eight glossy, unique vinyl stickers. www.firstlightsyr.com/collections/... 👉firstlightsyr.com . . . . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlight #firstlightflag

Here’s a recent story from Daniel Gavilondo detailing my journey from designing Syracuse’s new city flag to building First Light Syracuse Goods. substack.com/inbox/post/1... 👉firstlightsyr.com #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlight #firstlightflag

Wet Hot American Market IV is a wrap! Many, many thanks to The Beatnook! Huge shoutout to Ayrloom, Fatcat Baking, Sweet on Chocolate and @coasttwocoasteats.bsky.social 👉firstlightsyr.com 👆Links in bio . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlightflagsyr #syracuseflag

NEW! Stick-on patches in stock. All flag design editions available. Self-adhesive backing—no sewing needed. • 3.5”W x 2.25”H • Embroidered rayon sewn onto a twill base • Backing is a self-adhesive Get yours here www.firstlightsyr.com/collections/...

Pride is year round. Not just June. I’m so happy to share a collaborative project i did with Visit Syracuse @visitsyracuse, Kevin Bailey of @comeoutcny, Anne & Michelle of @lezbien_syracuse, and Jaleel Campbell @jaleelj.blige . Full four-minute video on YouTube. youtu.be/92A_cjEfZ0U?...

NEW! Emerald and Unity edition lapel pins are in stock! • Gold color plated iron • Filled with colored soft enamel • Metal butterfly clutch attachment 👉firstlightsyr.com ☝️Links in bio . . . . . #firstlightsyracusegoods #firstlightsyracuse #firstlightsyr #firstlight #firstlightflag

Vending at Pride Festival 2025 was HOT but so much fun! Thanks to everyone that stopped by to say hi and pick up some Pride edition First Light Syracuse city flag merch.

I’ll be at CNY Pride Festival this Saturday at the Inner Harbor from 11am - 5pm! Come say hi and chat flags with me! 👉Get your Pride First Light flags at firstlightsyr.com #pride2025 #happypride #lgbtq #pridefestival

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Happy Pride 2025! We kicked off Pride month at Syracuse City Hall with our Pride First Light flag raising. We unite. We rise together. #revolutionarylove ✊ 👉Get your Pride First Light flag at firstlightsyr.com