The District may issue proclamations from time to time to give official recognition to occasions or events of provincial, national, or international importance.
A proclamation is an official announcement that publicly recognizes an initiative or observance. Proclamations are typically signed and issued by federal officials, governors, state legislators, mayors, or other government officials at the local level.
2026 Proclamations:
- 2026-10-15 - Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
- 2026-10-01 - Foster Family Month, October
- 2026-07-19 – National Drowning Prevention Week, July 19-25
- 2026-05-31 - AccessAbility Week, May 31 to June 6
- 2026-05-17 - National Public Works Week
- 2026-03-26 - Purple Day (Epilepsy Awareness Month)
- 2026-02-16 - Heritage Week, February 16 - 22