Flag Raising & Clock Tower Lighting Application Form

There are two community Flag poles available for commemorative flag raisings. One on the front of the Huntsville Civic Centre building and one at the Canada Summit Centre. Flag raisings and clock tower lightings are done in support of fundraising drives or to celebrate civic events important to the residents of Huntsville.

Want to see your flag flying or see the Clock Tower illuminated at Town Hall?

If you and your organization/group are from the Muskoka area and are interested in raising your flag or illuminating the Clock Tower to recognize a celebration, event or cause, the Town of Huntsville invites you to complete the Flag Raising and Clock Tower Lighting Application.

How do I submit a flag raising or clock tower lighting request?

Fill in and submit the online Community Flag Raising and Clock Tower Lighting Application. Once completed:

• The application is submitted to the Clerk.
• Organizations not pre-approved by Council must first obtain approval by presenting a deputation to General Committee/Council with their request.
• Pending meeting cycle, applications must be submitted a minimum of 60 to 90 days prior to the desired event date.

The Office of the Mayor will notify you if your flag raising or clock tower lighting request is approved or denied. If Council approves the request:

• Please provide the Town with the flag a minimum of 2 business days before the flag raising.
• Ceremonies are optional for flag raising events but are not offered for clock tower lighting as they take place at dusk.
• The Mayor’s office will confirm the date and time of the flag raising ceremony, confirm the Mayor’s attendance, and invite Council members and staff.
• You are encouraged to bring education materials/resources to the event to share with participants if you have chosen to have a ceremony at the flag raising event.
• You are encouraged to post information on the Town’s events calendar.

What type of flag raising or clock tower lightings requests will be denied?

• Political parties or political organizations
• Religious organizations or in celebration of religious events
• Promotion of businesses or commercial enterprises
• Matters that incite hatred or discrimination
• If the purpose is against or contradicting corporate policies or bylaws.
• If the purpose is to challenge the integrity of the Town, Ontario, or Canada. 

Pre-approved organizations:

Organizations with pre-approval are to submit applications at least three (3) weeks prior to the day requested for the event.

If you would like to complete this request form, please press the Continue button.