Proclamations and Flag Raisings

Proclamations are ceremonial statements issued by Shelburne Town Council that officially recognizes the importance of an event, a campaign or an organization of significance that are of interest or benefit to the residents of Shelburne for a particular day, week or month. A proclamation does not establish a personal or civic endorsement.

Guidelines for Proclamation Requests:

• Requests are to be made at least four weeks in advance of the requested issuance date
• Requests must provide background information about the organization, cause or event being proclaimed
• Requests must relate to an organization, cause or event that contributes to the economic, social, and cultural fabric of the Town of Shelburne
• Proclamations are issued at the discretion of the Mayor
• An organization (i.e. requestor/recipient) may request one proclamation per year
• Proclamations are issued only to recognized Shelburne organizations and not to individuals
• Organizations do not have exclusive rights to the day, week or month being proclaimed
• Proclamations of a similar topic will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis
• All proclamation text is subject to approval and modification by the Town of Shelburne
• The Town of Shelburne will not pay for advertising costs involved in the issuance of proclamations

Make a proclamation request

We issue proclamations and community flag raisings for charitable or non-profit organizations to help raise public awareness about important issues or charitable fundraising campaigns.

Submit a proclamation request

Proclamations and Flag Raising Ceremonies

View a complete list of past proclamations by month.