Proclamations and Lighting

Proclamations

A proclamation is an official announcement or declaration made by the Mayor and/or Council to recognize an important matter. The following are previous proclamations the City of Belleville has declared at the request of community organizations.

2025

January

Alzheimer Awareness Month

Event Date:

Month of January

Lighting Dates:

January 6-February 2

Lighting Colour:

Blue

Meaning:

January is Alzheimer Awareness Month across the nation and it is during this time of the year that the Alzheimer Society launches a public awareness campaign. Help us remove the stigma of this disease as a community.

Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. By 2050, nearly 1.7 MILLION Canadians will be living with dementia. Locally, over 5000 people are estimated to be affected, excluding the thousands of family members who provide direct care.

The Alzheimer Society raises general awareness of dementia in the public, identifies warning signs and stresses the importance of early diagnosis while offering support and programs for those living the dementia journey. The Society provides FREE navigation, education, support, and resources to all those affected by all forms of memory loss, and their care partners.

Bell Let's Talk Day

Event Date:

January 22

Lighting Dates:

n/a

Lighting Colour:

n/a

Meaning:

January 22 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. This day is a very important day in our City and across the country. We ask residents of Belleville to take the time to recognize this day and help raise awareness as we try to remove the stigma attached to mental health.

The Bell Let’s Talk flag will be flown at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre on January 22. The Belleville Sign, Bridge St Bridge, and Fire Station #1 Memorial Garden will also be lit in blue on January 22 for this cause.

Kawasaki Disease Canada

Event Date:

January 26

Lighting Dates:

n/a

Lighting Colour:

Blue

Meaning:

Kawasaki Disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children and affects children around the globe. Early diagnosis is a matter of life or death and/or lifelong coronary distress.

Early detection is critical; increased awareness of early symptoms is imperative to diagnosis and effective treatment. We want Kawasaki disease to be top of mind of Canadians and for us to increase awareness and save children's hearts from the effects of Kawasaki disease

WHEREAS, Kawasaki Disease Canada is the only Canadian national charity working to improve outcomes of Kawasaki disease and at the forefront of Kawasaki disease issues by collaborating with families affected by the disease and medical professionals. January 26 is the anniversary of the day in 1961 that

Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki began to recognize a cluster of symptoms that led to the classification "Kawasaki disease". It has been more than 50 years, the cause of the disease is still unknown. Increased awareness is imperative.

Kawasaki Disease Canada supports international partners in the quest to increase awareness and is pursuing this proclamation across Canada.

Proclamation, Flag Raising & Lighting Request

Proclamations may be issued for various special events, occasions or issues and serve as a public education and awareness piece. All requests for proclamations at the City of Belleville must first come through the Mayor's Office. The request is then processed, reviewed by the Mayor and if approved, made at a Belleville City Council meeting.

Flag raisings are available for causes in our community that are able to provide their own flags to be raised. The flag will be raised for the period of one month at a time at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Flag raisings are only available April through November and are weather dependent. A small gathering for the initial raising may be possible and staff will provide you with information for this after your request form below is received.

Lighting requests come through the Mayor's Office and are reviewed and/or approved by the Mayor. If approved, staff will schedule the lighting of the Bridge Street Bridge, Fire Station 1 Memorial and the BELLEVILLE sign for the preferred timeline and colours. Messaging may also be displayed on promotional signage at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre and West Zwick's Park.

Please note, requests must be submitted no less than three months prior to the requested date. Requests are received on a first-come-first-served-basis. In the event of multiple requests during one time period, every effort will be made to honour all requests. Status of requests may be changed by staff at any time as required by urgent matters.

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