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Throughout the year, Northumberland County commemorates a number of significant dates and events, including:

  • Statutory holidays
  • Dates of historic, cultural, or societal significance
  • Days of remembrance

These commemorative observances raise awareness and understanding in our community.

Planned observances and recognition

All dates listed below are recognized in the County's online event calendar and on our corporate social media feeds.

Some commemorative dates may also be recognized with special requests, including:

  • Proclamations to County Council
  • Raising a flag on the County's community flagpole, located at County Headquarters in Cobourg
  • Coloured light displays at County Headquarters
  • Lowering flags at County Headquarters on days of remembrance

Proclamation, lighting and community flag requests

To request a proclamation to County Council, coloured light display at County Headquarters and/or flag raising on the County's community flagpole in recognition of a commemorative date, please review our Commemorative Observances, Proclamations & Flags Policy and submit an application to our Proclamation, Lighting and Community Flag Request Form. 

Dates by month