Pic of Day: The iconic ‘United’s Big Lily’ – a 40ft by 30 ft, 63 lbs Manchester United supporters’ flag is in Los Angeles as part of the club’s preseason tour which includes games in LA, San Diego and Colombia, South Carolina. Supporters from Los Angeles Reds have already displayed Big Lily at Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles (pictured).
First unveiled in 1998/99 season, the flag was created by two dedicated Manchester United fans, friends from opposite sides of the political divide in Northern Ireland. The name "Big Lily" represents the Catholic Easter Lily and Protestant Orange Lily.
“We are extremely excited to bring Big Lily to the United States for the first time,” said Keith Norris, one of the flag’s co-founders.
“Manchester United has a huge following in America with over 50 Chapters as part of the oneunited.com official Supporters Club network. The flag is a symbol of friendship and unity representing the passion of Manchester United fans and the club’s status as one of the greatest teams in the world.”
Manchester United’s 2024 Tour kicked off at the SO Fi stadium in Los Angeles on July 27 against Arsenal. The tour will also stop in San Diego to face Real Betis on July 31 at Snapdragon Stadium before concluding in Colombia, South Carolina on August 3 against Liverpool at Willian-Brace Stadium.
At each stop, a smaller version United Wee Lily "Flag of Friendship" will be presented to local supporters clubs. There are currently over 50 Wee Lily Flags that have been presented to players, legends of the club, and official Manchester United supporters clubs.
