Community Flag Raising and Niagara Sign Lighting

Niagara Region recognizes that flags and sign lightings are important symbols that increase public awareness of special events, activities and historical commemorations.

Flags may be lowered to half-mast to commemorate special dates, such as Remembrance Day or as a measure of respect and condolences, according to the Flag Raising and Niagara Sign Lighting Policy.

Niagara Region flag raisings and sign lighting support and promote the diversity and cultural heritage of the Region, and acknowledge community organizations and groups.

Flag raisings
- Nov. 24 - Dec. 9: 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
Half-mastings
- Sept. 11 - 14: Firefighters' National Memorial Day
- Sept. 25 - 28: Police and Peace Officers' National Memorial Day
- Sept. 29 - 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day
- Nov. 11: Remembrance Day
- Dec. 4 - 7: National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Niagara sign lighting
- July 25: Blue (World Drowning Prevention Day)
- July 26 - 31: Blue and red (World Hepatitis Day)
- Sept. 1 - 30: Orange (in recognition of Orange Shirt Day / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
- Sept. 13 - 18: Green (Living Donation Week)
- Sept. 19 - 25: Blue (Prostate Cancer Awareness Month)
- Nov. 24 - Dec. 9: Purple (in recognition of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence)

Permanent flags at Niagara Region Headquarters

National Flag of Canada
Province of Ontario flag
Niagara Region flag
The 12 flags of Niagara's local area municipalities

Request a flag raising or sign lighting

Submit a request to fly your organization's flag on one of our community flag poles or to light the Niagara sign at Regional Headquarters.

Requests may not be approved for:

Commercial, religious or political purposes
Groups whose activities or philosophy are against those of Niagara Region

We can accommodate flag sizes of 5x8, 4x8, 3x6 and 3x5.

Requests must be received at least 30 days before the proposed date and are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. We do not do proclamations.

* = Required

Contact information

* Name of organization

* Address

* City / town

* Postal

* Contact name

* Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx

* Email

Flag raising and / or lighting details

* Request for:

* Purpose of flag raising and / or lighting

* Proposed date of flag raising or lighting

* How long would you like the flag to be flown and / or sign lit for?

* Do you want a flag raising ceremony? Yes
No

Notice of Collection

Any personal information or personal health information submitted will be collected, used, and disclosed, where applicable, by members of Regional staff according to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act or the Personal Health Information Protection Act. Any information you share will only be used for the intended purpose for which it was provided.