Proclamations and Flag Raisings
Norfolk County proclamations are official statements made to recognize campaigns, events, and celebrations of significance to the County, and its citizens.
Proclamation requests must be submitted to the Clerk a minimum of 4 weeks in advance of the requested date and must comply with Norfolk County’s Proclamations Policy (PDF).
Annual Flag Raisings
Month |
Event |
Date |
|---|---|---|
February |
February 15 |
|
February |
Month of February |
|
April |
National Volunteer Week |
April (varies year by year) |
May |
Emergency Preparedness Week |
May (first full week) |
May |
Rabies Awareness Month |
May (full month) |
May |
Community Living Month |
May (full month) |
June |
Seniors Month |
June (full month) |
June |
United Empire Loyalists Day |
June 19 |
June |
Pride Month |
June (full month) |
August |
Civic Holiday |
First Monday of August |
August |
Governor John Graves Simcoe Day |
First Monday of August |
September |
September 30 |
|
September |
Legion Week in Norfolk County |
Fourth week of September |
October |
Agriculture Week |
First week of October (beginning on the Monday before Thanksgiving Day) |
October |
Fire Prevention Week |
Second week of October |
November |
Remembrance Day |
November 11 |
December |
National Day of Remembrance |
December 6 |
