It’s out with the old and in with the new. The former city of South Bend flag has officially been retired.

Friday morning, a ceremony was held led by the South Bend Police Honor Guard to remove the flag that once flew in front of the city's police department.

As you may recall, the city's new flag was unveiled in March. That flag was dedicated to Mayor Pete Buttigieg Friday.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg said, “At this moment when the city is finding new energy and facing a new direction, I think it is fitting that we have a new flag that will hopefully unify our community for decades to come.”

Buttigieg also says the new flag is another great example of the comeback happening in the community.

As for the old flag, it will become a historical object, archived at The History Museum.

The seal will remain preserved and will be used on official correspondents and other documentation from the city.