Proclamations

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.

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.

  • Winter Active Month
  • Rec Expo
  • Earth Week
  • Mental Health Month
  • Emergency Preparedness Week – First week in May
  • National Youth Week – First week in May
  • Public Works Week – Third week in May
  • Paramedic Services Week
  • National Accessibility Week – Last Week in May
  • Parks and Recreation Month
  • Seniors Month
  • Pride Month
  • National World Health and Fitness Day – June 5
  • National Indigenous People’s Day – June 21
  • Drowning Prevention Week – Third week in July
  • National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
  • National Seniors Day – October 1
  • International Walk to School Day – First Wednesday in October
  • Fire Prevention week – Second Week in October
  • International Volunteer Day – December 5

2026 Approved Proclamations

February 1, 2026

Black History Month 

  • Flag Raising
  • Dam lit up yellow

February 5, 2026

International Optimist Day - Paris Optimist Club 

  • Flag Raising

February 22, 2026

World Thinking Day - Paris Girl Guides

  • Flag Raising 

February 22, 2026

World Scout Day - 1st Paris Scouting

  • Flag Raising
  • Dam lit up blue

April 4, 2026

National Dental Hygienists Week

  • Dam lit up purple

April 22, 2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026

  • Flag Raising

May 4, 2026

Canadian Mental Health Week 

  • Flag raising
  • Dam lit up green

May 10, 2026

Lupus Awareness Day

  • Dam lit up purple

May 12, 2026

International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

  • Dam lit up purple

May 28, 2026

Menstrual Health Day 

  • Dam lit up red

June 1, 2026

Seniors Month

  • Flag Raising

July 17, 2026

Ontario Riverside Runway

  • Dam lit up gold

August 28, 2026

International Overdose Awareness Day

  • Flag Raising

September 5, 2026

Darmont Gives Back - Cari-Brant

  • Flag Raising

September 10, 2026

World Suicide Prevention Day

  • Flag Raising 

October 12, 2026

DCD Awareness Week 

  • Dam Lit up teal 

October 15, 2026

National Disability Employment Awareness Month

  • Dam lit up Blue

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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