The deadline is fast approaching for Riverbank’s City Flag Design Contest, with a final call going out to residents ages 10 and up to get involved.

Participants are asked to design a flag that represents the Riverbank community, including its history, culture, landscape, and values. Deadline to submit the design is Monday, Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Applications can be downloaded at the City of Riverbank website and participants can also see a bit of the city’s history through a link on the site as well.

Officials offered some design suggestions, including:

Keep it Simple: Easy to draw, easy to remember.

Be Symbolic to Riverbank: Show what makes our city unique — culture, history, landscape, values.

Use 2–3 Bold Colors: High contrast, no gradients.

No Text or Seals: Flags speak through symbols, not words.

Officials added that original artwork only will be accepted; no clip art, AI-generated images, or copyrighted designs are allowed. The contest is also limited to no more than two entries per resident.

Parental consent is required for minors under the age of 18 participating in the contest.

The winning design may become the official City Flag, to be featured at City Hall, events, and online. The finalist will win a cash prize of $250.

For more information, visit the city’s website at riverbank.org