Community Flag Raisings

Community groups can submit a community flag request by using the button below. 

If a ceremony is requested alongside the flag raising, requesters need to contact the Special Events team to rent Civic Square in front of Cambridge City Hall via the Rental Request Form. 

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Flags at Half-Mast

The City of Cambridge lowers flags to half-mast as a symbol of mourning or commemoration.

The City flies the flag at half-mast for the following occasions:

  • On the death of Her Majesty the Queen or members of the Royal Family
  • On the death of a past or present Canadian Prime Minister
  • On the death of past or present Federal, Provincial or Municipal elected officials
  • On the death of past or present Mayors or Members of City Council
  • On the death of current City employees
  • As directed by the Governor General of Canada or Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
  • Under specific circumstances as determined by the Mayor and City Council or City Manager
  • International Holocaust Day
  • Remembrance Day 

Cambridge sign

Community Lighting Requests

 

The City of Cambridge Community Lightings process is currently under review. We are not accepting lighting requests at this time.

 Requirements & Eligibility

The City of Cambridge Community Lightings process is currently under review. We are not accepting lighting requests at this time.

 

The request must include the following information:

  • Name of the requesting organization
  • Contact information
  • Requested event or occasion
  • Date or time period of event or occasion
  • Explanation or purpose of the event or occasion
  • Description of the applicant organization including any local, national or international affiliation, brief history, and any other relevant information.

Requests will be considered on a first come first served basis. Should the Cambridge sign and/or pedestrian bridge not be available on your chosen date you may be given the option of an alternate date.

Requirements and Criteria: 

  • Must not include messages or be from organizations or groups that espouse hatred, discrimination, violence, intolerance or racism
  • Must be non-political 
  • Must be non-denominational
  • Must be non-commercial
  • Must not be contrary to City policies or bylaws
  • Other than where specifically outlined in this criteria, the Sign will not be lit for individual personal occasions (e.g. birthdays, anniversaries)
  • Other than where specifically outlines in this criteria, lighting for any specific organization, cause, event or commemoration will only take place ONCE per calendar year