Flag raisings enhance public awareness of community activities such as fundraisers, multicultural events and days of national importance. City of Vaughan flag raisings support and promote the diversity and cultural heritage of the city’s residents and acknowledge important community organizations and groups that serve Vaughan. Flag raisings do not serve as endorsements for the politics or governments of the nations whose flags may be flown by the City as permitted in accordance with City's Flag Protocol Policy (PDF).

 

*Please note that due to the temporary closure of Vaughan City Hall due to COVID-19, public flag raising ceremonies will not be permitted. Flag raisings will continue, but without public attendance at this time.*

2022

January

Jan. 26 - Let's Talk Flag for Bell Let's Talk Day

February

Feb. 24 - Ukranian Flag - At the request of Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, the Ukrainian flag has been raised outside Vaughan City Hall and Council Chambers have been illuminated yellow and blue this evening in solidarity with Ukraine

March

March 21 - World Down Syndrome Day / Vaughan Down Syndrome Day

April

April 2 - World Autism Awareness Day

May

May 6 - Israeli Independence Day
May 11 - Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Day

2021

January
Jan. 28 - Let's Talk Flag for Bell Let's Talk Day

February

March
March 21 - Vaughan Down Syndrome Day

April
April 2 - Autism Awareness Day
April 15 - Israel Independence Day
April 21 to 27 - Cancer Awareness Week

May
May 30 - MS Day

June

July

August
August 1 - Emancipation Day
August 16 - Dominican Republic's Restoration Day

September
September 2 - Vietnam National Day
September 4 - PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Awareness Day
September 24 - Franco Ontarian Day
September 30 - Every Child Matters - National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

October
October 24 - International Polio Day
Octover 25 - 29 - Breast Cancer Awareness Month

November

December
December 6 - Purple Flag for Yellow Brick House - National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women