The courtesy flagpole at City Hall may be used to recognize occasions or events of local, provincial, national or international significance. We may also make the space above the main door available to hang a banner. Requests must meet the standards outlined on the Proclamations and Protocol Requests page.

In order to be eligible for flag/banner raisings, the event and any related flags/banners must be non-commercial, non-political and non-religious in nature. The request must come from an official organization, not an individual. The requesting organization must be based in the St. John’s area or have a local St. John’s area chapter or contact representing the organization. Outside of official protocol events such as visiting delegations, flags of nations are not eligible.

During periods of half-masting, courtesy flags will not be flown. If an event occurs requiring half-masting while a flag is flying on the courtesy pole, the flag on the courtesy pole shall be removed during the half-masting period.