Proclamations, Flag Raising, and Canopy Light Color Changes

The City of Humboldt receives a number of flag raising, proclamation, and/or canopy light color change requests each year. City Council adopted Policy No. 1525, Flag Raising, Canopy Lights and Proclamations, on May 25, 2021, in order to establish a framework and to provide consistent standards to govern requests for flag raising, canopy lights and proclamations.

• All requests for proclamations, flag raising, and/or changes to the canopy lights are accepted only by using the online application below. Please Note: The City Clerk will not consider any request form that is not completely filled out. 
• Your application must be submitted and received at least 3 weeks before the day/week/month to be proclaimed.
• The City Clerk will review your application to determine if the flag raising, color changes of canopy lights or proclamation request meets the criteria in accordance with Policy No. 1525, Flag Raising, Canopy Lights and Proclamations.
• You will be notified in writing whether or not your request has been approved.
• If there are 2 or more organizations requesting the same dates for their flags to be flown or changes to canopy lights, the organization that first made the request will be approved.
• If you are an applicant that has been denied and you are dissatisfied with the decision of the City Clerk, you may appeal the City Clerk’s decision to the City Manager.

To request a flag raising/proclamation/canopy light change, please send an email request to cityclerk@humboldt.ca.