Flags and Lighting
Lighting
Decorative lights on the façade of the Shaw Building, located at 95 Rochford Street in Charlottetown, change from white to a specific colour or combination of colours to mark an annual holiday or occasion or a one-time community event. Non-profit and community-based organizations can make requests for lights on the Shaw Building and will be accepted at least 30 days in advance of an event and approved according to provincial lighting criteria. To review criteria and submit a lighting request visit: Request Lighting at Shaw Building
Flags
At provincial government sites, flags are lowered to half-mast to show solidarity and support for a community in crisis, observe the anniversary of a tragic event, or to commemorate the death of a well-known citizen. Visit Provincial Flag Protocol for more information.
In special circumstances, in addition to the provincial flag, flags of other populations or organizations are raised to demonstrate support for their cause, bring awareness to a significant public event or highlight a special occasion.
| Date | Timing | Occasion | Lighting Colour(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Annual | New Years Day | white and gold |
| February 28 - March 5 | Temporary | Canada Winter Games | blue and green |
| March | Annual | Commonwealth Day | red, white, and blue |
| May 22 | Annual | Victoria Day | red, white, and blue |
| June 21 | Annual | National Indigenous Peoples Day | white and red (Grand Council Banner colours) |
| July 1 | Annual | Canada Day | red and white |
| July | Annual | Pride Week | rainbow colours |
| August 15 | Annual | Fête nationale de l'Acadie | red, blue, and gold |
| September 30 | Annual | National Truth and Reconciliation Day | orange |
| November 11 | Annual | Remembrance Day | red |
| December 6 | Annual | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women | purple |
| November 25 - December 31 | Annual | Christmas holiday season | red and green |
| Date | Timing | Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9 | Annual | National Day of Remembrance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge | Half-mast |
| April 28 | Annual | National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace | Half-mast |
| June 23 | Annual | National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism | Half-mast |
| Last Sunday in September | Annual | National Peace and Police Officers Memorial Day | Half-mast |
| November 11 | Annual | Remembrance Day | Half-mast |
| December 6 | Annual | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women | Half-mast |
| Date | Timing | Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, April 18, 2020 | Annual | Period of mourning for the victims of the mass shooting tragedy in Nova Scotia | Raised |
| Monday, May 4, 2020 | Once | Nova Scotia victims of Canadian Forces helicopter crash in Greece | Half-mast |
| Saturday, May 6 to Sunday, May 7, 2023 | Once | Coronation of King Charles III | Emeral green and Union Jack |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | Once | Huntingon Society of Canada's awareness campaign "2023 Light It Up 4 HD" | Purple and blue |