​​​​​​​​Proclamations

The Town of Aurora accepts proclamation requests from individuals and organizations to proclaim a specific day, week, or month to acknowledge efforts, commitments and achievements of organizations and community groups and to recognize public awareness campaigns, charitable fundraising campaigns and arts celebrations of significance, and for special honours for special achievements.

Community Flag Raisings

A community flag raising at the Town Hall Flagpole, located at 100 John West Way, can also be requested. Community flag raising requests must be submitted four (4) weeks prior to the date.

To request a Proclamation or Community Flag Raising please submit the Proclamation and Flag Request Form. At the time of submission, a copy of the proclamation wording is required. After submission of the form, for further inquiries regarding the flag raising event please contact clerks@aurora.ca.

The following Proclamations have been issued:

2025

Proclamation

Date

Black History Month

February
2024

Proclamation

Date

Black History Month

February

Optimist Day

February 1

National 211 Day

February 11

World Thinking Day

February 22

World Down Syndrome Day

March 21

Amyloidosis Awareness Month

March 2024

Easter Seals Month

March 2024

Epilepsy Awareness Month and Purple Day

March 2024 and March 26

Persian Heritage Month

March 2024

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial Day

April 1
Asian Heritage Month May 2024
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) Awareness Month May 2024
Jewish Heritage Month May 2024
National Youth Week May 1-7
Moose Hide Campaign Day May 16
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day June 19
Brain Injury Awareness Month June 2024
Italian Heritage Month June 2024
Pride Month June 2024
Recreation and Parks Month June 2024
Seniors' Month June 2024
Emancipation Day August 1
National Coaches Week September 16-22
World Mitochondrial Disease Week September 16-22
National Forest Week September 22-28
Rail Safety Week September 23-29
Culture Days September 20 - October 13
Franco-Ontarian Day September 25
British Home Child Day September 27
Korean Heritage Month October
Sport Celebration Month October
National Disability Employment Awareness Month October
Local Government Week October 20-26
Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator October 24
Remembrance Period October 25
Aurora’s Angels Day November 9
Christian Heritage Month December

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