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.*

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