Community Flag Display | Township of Centre Wellington

Community flag displays provide a visible way to recognize communities, heritage months, awareness campaigns, commemorative dates, and causes connected to inclusion and belonging.

A flag display may be appropriate when the recognition has a clear symbolic flag and is connected to a recognized community, observance, or awareness campaign.

The Township will issue an annual call for applications, inviting community organizations and individuals to submit requests for recognition.

The application window for 2027 is July 1st through October 31st, 2026.

Annual Township recognitions

Proactive Township Flag Displays

The Township will proactively raise flags on designated dates on Community Flag Poles. These displays are planned in advance and do not require a community application.

February

Black History Month

Recognizing the histories, achievements, and contributions of Black communities.

June

Pride Month

Recognizing 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, histories, advocacy, and inclusion.

June 21

National Indigenous History Day

Recognizing the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

May 31 to June 6, 2026

National AccessAbility Week

Recognizing accessibility, disability inclusion, and the leadership of persons with disabilities.

September 30

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day

Honouring Survivors, remembering the children who never returned home, and reflecting on reconciliation.

Confirmed annual displays may affect availability for community-requested flag displays.

Learn more about Community Flag Displays

Program Details

Flag displays are subject to scheduling and operational capacity.

Some dates may already be reserved for civic, statutory, or previously approved recognitions. If the requested date is unavailable, staff may suggest an alternate date or another recognition option.

Applicants must provide their own flags and are responsible for picking their flags up within 5 days after the display.

Community Flag Pole Locations

There are two locations for Community Flag Poles in Centre Wellington:

BT Corner in Fergus, located at the point where Queen Street West meets Bridge Street
Green Space in Elora, located on Mill Street

What Happens After Approval

If approved, Township staff will contact the requester with instructions about flag delivery, information about the display date and any related communications.

Flag Drop-Off and Pick-Up Instructions

If a flag display request is approved, the applicant is responsible for providing the flag unless otherwise confirmed by the Township.

Approved flags must be dropped off at least four weeks before the requested display date.

Flags must be picked up within five business days after the display period ends.

Flags can be dropped off and picked up at:

Front Reception

Centre Wellington Sportsplex

550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergus, ON N1M 2W5

Office hours:

8:30am-4:30pm

Confirm your flag requirements

Before You Apply

Use this quick check to see whether a community flag display request is likely ready for application. This tool is for guidance only.

Is the request connected to community recognition, culture, heritage, inclusion, accessibility, reconciliation, human rights, or an awareness campaign?

Is there a specific flag connected to the request?

Can the flag be dropped off at least four weeks before the requested display date?

Can the flag be picked up within five business days after the display period ends?