Flag Raisings 2023
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The courtesy flagpole at City Hall may be used to recognize occasions or events of local, provincial, national or international significance. We may also make the space above the main door available to hang a banner. Requests must meet the standards outlined on the Proclamations and Protocol Requests page.
Outside of official protocol events such as visiting delegations, flags of nations are not eligible.
The following days, weeks, months and events have been recognized for 2023 at City Hall.
| Recognition | Date |
|---|---|
| Black Lives Matter: National Black History Month | Feb. 2 |
| 211 Day | Feb. 11 |
| Earth Day | Apr. 21 |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month | May 1 |
| Provincial Francophonie Month | May 2 |
| Norwegian National Day | May 17 |
|
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week |
May 23 |
|
Scleroderma Awareness Month |
June 1 |
|
National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism (official day of half-masting) |
June 23 |
|
Memorial Day (official day of half-masting: sunrise until noon) |
July 1 |
|
Vietnam National Day |
Aug. 29 |
|
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Awareness Day |
Sept. 1 |
|
Firefighters National Memorial Day (official day of half-masting) |
Sept. 10 |
|
Opening of the Battle of Britain Week |
Sept. 15 |
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Police and Peace Officers National Memorial Day (official day of half-masting) |
Sept. 24 |
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Remembrance Day (official day of half-masting) |
Nov. 11 |
|
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women (official day of half-masting) |
Dec. 6 |
|
Salvation Army Week |
Dec. 11 |
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