Does your organization have an important cause or event to commemorate in 2023?
Do you represent an organization advancing a cause
requiring greater public awareness? Or does your association have a special
event in 2023 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 Flag Protocol Policy (PDF).
To request a flag-raising, complete the request form (PDF) and submit it to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@vaughan.ca at least one month before the requested flag-raising date. For more information, visit the City’s flag-raisings page.
Illumination requests
Illuminations of
Vaughan City Hall Council Chamber are made upon request to enhance public
awareness of causes, events and commemorations of significance to the City and
its citizens. They also support and promote diversity and cultural heritage and
acknowledge community organizations, charities and groups. Read the Illumination
of City Hall Policy (PDF)
to learn more.
To request an illumination, complete the request form (PDF) and submit it to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@vaughan.ca at least one month before the requested illumination date. Requests for illuminations need to be made each year as they do not renew automatically. Visit the City’s illuminations page to learn more.
Proclamation requests
City 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.
To request a proclamation, complete the request form (PDF) and submit it to the Office of the City Clerk at clerks@vaughan.ca two months before the requested date. Your request must comply with the Proclamations Policy (PDF). Requests for proclamations must 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.