Victoria Day in the County of Brant

Victoria Day is Monday, May 18. As you enjoy the long weekend, be sure to review the notices below for holiday hours, service updates, and important fireworks safety information.

View our Victoria Day Hours notice 

View our Fireworks Safety notice

Proclamation, Flag-Raising and Lighting of Penman’s Dam

The County of Brant is committed to recognizing significant dates, occasions and contributions of individuals and non-profit or charitable organizations, and public awareness campaigns. Residents, property owners, non-profit groups and organizations that meet the criteria in the Proclamation, Flag-Raising and Lighting of Penman’s Dam Policy (PDF) may submit a Proclamation Request form at least 90 days in advance of the event.

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County Recognized Dates

The following dates are observed annually through County of Brant programming. The dates listed below can be changed or modified by the County of Brant at any time, without notice.

February

  • Winter Active Month
  • Rec Expo

April

  • Earth Week

May

  • Emergency Preparedness Week – First week in May
  • National Youth Week – First week in May
  • Public Works Week – Third week in May
  • National Accessibility Week – Last Week in May
  • Paramedic Services Week
  • Mental Health Month

June

  • Parks and Recreation Month
  • Seniors Month
  • Pride Month
  • National World Health and Fitness Day – June 5
  • National Indigenous People’s Day – June 21

July

  • Drowning Prevention Week – Third week in July

September

  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30

October

  • National Seniors Day – October 1
  • International Walk to School Day – First Wednesday in October
  • Fire Prevention week – Second Week in October

December

  • International Volunteer Day – December 5

Approved Proclamation Requests

February 1 - Black History Month

February 5 - International Optimist Day - Paris Optimist Club 

February 22 - World Thinking Day - Paris Girl Guides

February 22 - World Scout Day - 1st Paris Scouting

April 4 - National Dental Hygienists Week

May 12 - International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

February 1 - Black History Month

February 5 - International Optimist Day - Paris Optimist Club 

February 22 - World Thinking Day - Paris Girl Guides

February 22 - World Scout Day - 1st Paris Scouting

February 1 - Black History Month

February 5 - International Optimist Day - Paris Optimist Club

February 22 - World Scout Day - 1st Paris Scouting

April 4 - National Dental Hygienists Week 

May 12 - International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Submit a Request

  • A Proclamation is an official public announcement or declaration made by the Mayor, to formally recognize public awareness campaigns, cultural, sport and entertainment programs and is deemed to be of significance to residents of the County of Brant.
  • Flag Raising is the the ceremonial raising of a flag or ensign which symbolizes the public announcement or declaration made by the Proclamation. Our courtesy flagpole is located at the front of the Council Chambers in Paris and is used to hold flags of other nations or for awareness campaigns.
  • Those interested in having Penman’s Dam illuminated to coincide with their proclamation can include this request in their application to the County of Brant

 

Proclamation Request Form

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