Does your organization have an important cause or event to commemorate in 2022?
Do you represent an organization that is advancing a
cause that requires greater public awareness? Or does your association have a
special event taking place in 2022 that celebrates the diversity, heritage and
culture of the community? Submit a request to have an observance commemorated with
a flag-raising, illumination or proclamation from the City of Vaughan.
Flag-raising
requests
The City
flies the National Flag of Canada, the flag of Ontario and the City of Vaughan
flag. In addition, the City raises other flags to enhance public awareness of
events, such as national or independence days, multicultural celebrations and
historical commemorations. Flags may be lowered to half-mast to observe special
dates, such as Remembrance Day or as a measure of respect and condolence in
accordance with the City of Vaughan's Flag
Protocol Policy (PDF).
Flag-raising requests must be sent to the Office of the City Clerk one month in advance of the requested date. Complete the request form (PDF) and submit it to clerks@vaughan.ca. Please note, in response to the current closure of Vaughan City Hall due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, public flag-raising ceremonies will not be permitted. Flag raisings will continue without public attendance at this time. For more information on flag-raising requests, visit the City’s flag-raisings page.
Illumination
requests
The
illumination of Vaughan City Hall Council Chambers enhances public awareness of
causes, events and commemorations of significance to the City and its citizens.
Illuminations are made upon request and support and promote diversity and
cultural heritage, and acknowledge community organizations, charities and
groups. To learn more, read the Illumination
of City Hall Policy (PDF).
Illumination requests must be sent to the Office of the City Clerk at least one month in advance of the requested illumination date. Complete the request form (PDF) and submit it to clerks@vaughan.ca. Requests for illuminations need to be made each year as they do not renew automatically. Visit the City’s illuminations page to learn more about illumination requests.
Proclamation
requests
City of
Vaughan proclamations are official statements made by or under the authority of
Members of Vaughan Council to recognize causes, events and commemorations of
significance to Vaughan and its citizens. Proclamation statements contribute to
the fabric of Vaughan society by recognizing cultural diversity and the public
good. Proclamations do not carry with them any substantive contribution of
goods, services or financial compensation to organizations that request them.
Proclamation requests must be made to the attention of the Office of the City Clerk at least two months in advance and also comply with the City's Proclamations Policy (PDF). Complete the request form (PDF) and submit it to clerks@vaughan.ca. Requests for proclamations are required to be made each year as they do not renew automatically. To learn more about City proclamations, visit vaughan.ca/proclamations.
For more information on flag-raisings, illumination and proclamation requests, visit vaughan.ca/ProtocolServices.
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