{"id":5795,"date":"2025-03-24T14:17:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T18:17:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/?page_id=5795"},"modified":"2025-11-24T10:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:47:32","slug":"50th-anniversary-of-the-franco-ontarian-flag-in-niagara-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/en\/culture-and-recreation\/50th-anniversary-of-the-franco-ontarian-flag-in-niagara-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag in Niagara 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5878\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copie-de-50-ieme-lever-du-drapeau-franco-ontarien2-1024x649.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"849\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copie-de-50-ieme-lever-du-drapeau-franco-ontarien2-1024x649.png 1024w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copie-de-50-ieme-lever-du-drapeau-franco-ontarien2-300x190.png 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copie-de-50-ieme-lever-du-drapeau-franco-ontarien2-768x487.png 768w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Copie-de-50-ieme-lever-du-drapeau-franco-ontarien2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\">Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag in Niagara!<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"357\">Flag-raising ceremonies in four municipalities, performances, contests, and festive activities will make the region come alive, showcasing our beautiful Francophone heritage!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"413\">Find here the various activities happening near you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#my-anchor1\">St Catharines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#my-anchor2\">Niagara Falls<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#my-anchor3\">Welland<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#my-anchor4\">Port Colborne<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"my-anchor1\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5923 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"99\" height=\"89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-768x684.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/><\/strong>St Catharines<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Presentation of the Francophone Community at City Hall Council Chambers<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Monday, September 22, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>St. Catharines City Hall, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details: <\/strong>For the very first time, student leaders and members of Francophone organizations will proudly present the Francophone community and the Franco-Ontarian flag to the municipal council of St. Catharines!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"668\">The public is invited to attend this presentation in person or watch it live online at: <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.stcatharines.ca\/youtube\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"666\">www.stcatharines.ca\/youtube<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6128\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2715-COLLAGE2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2715-COLLAGE2.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2715-COLLAGE2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2715-COLLAGE2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_2715-COLLAGE2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Franco-Ontarian Flag Raising Ceremony &amp; Celebration at City Hall<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>St. Catharines City Hall, 50 Church Street, St. Catharines<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>10h15<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details: <\/strong>The Francophone and Francophile community of St Catharines is invited to join the raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag at St. Catharines City Hall, alongside municipal representatives, francophone organizations, and students from Immacul\u00e9e-Conception, Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys Catholic Elementary Schools, and H\u00e9ritage Elementary School. Speeches, songs, and celebration will bring the ceremony to life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrate this special event with us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6147\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-St-Catharine-2-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6177\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-St-Catharine-2-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"788\" height=\"788\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6139\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-St-Catharine-2-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6137\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-St-Catharine-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6137\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-St-Catharine-2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>This event is made possible thanks to the generous contributions of our partners and volunteers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6013\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"680\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-.png 500w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025--300x77.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 680px) 100vw, 680px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Celebration Evening &amp; Show for the 50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, September 27, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Club LaSalle &#8211; <span class=\"LrzXr\">111 Arthur St, St. Catharines<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:<\/strong>\u00a04:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $20 per person<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact one of the following to reserve your tickets:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Micheline 289-213-1060<\/li>\n<li>Griffon 905-685-2984<\/li>\n<li>Monique 289-214-4444<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legriffon.org\/posts\/2025\/07\/50e-anniversaire-du-drapeau-franco-ontarien\">Website of Centre communautaire le Griffon<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1298\">Come celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag with a festive and friendly evening!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1331\">5:30 p.m. \u2013 Community BBQ<\/strong><br data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1334\" \/>Menu: grilled chicken, potato &amp; macaroni salads, corn on the cob, bread, and dessert \u2014 a true summer feast!<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1466\">Outdoor Games<\/strong> \u2013 Bean bag toss and washer games for all ages<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1578\">6:45 p.m. \u2013 Symbolic Raising of the Franco-Ontarian Flag<\/strong><br data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\" \/>A unifying moment to highlight our Francophone pride<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1682\">7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. \u2013 Musical Show<\/strong><br data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1685\" \/>Enjoy traditional folk music performed by the talented group <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lesgensdunord.ca\/accueil\"><strong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1768\">Les Gens du Nord<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"866\">A wonderful opportunity to celebrate our culture, language, and community in a warm atmosphere!<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-my38dplafzw\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad &apos;none&apos;;geolocation &apos;none&apos;;gyroscope &apos;none&apos;;hid &apos;none&apos;;identity-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;idle-detection &apos;none&apos;;keyboard-map &apos;none&apos;;local-fonts;magnetometer &apos;none&apos;;microphone &apos;none&apos;;midi &apos;none&apos;;otp-credentials &apos;none&apos;;payment &apos;none&apos;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &apos;none&apos;;publickey-credentials-get &apos;none&apos;;screen-wake-lock &apos;none&apos;;serial &apos;none&apos;;summarizer &apos;none&apos;;sync-xhr;usb &apos;none&apos;;web-share;window-management &apos;none&apos;;xr-spatial-tracking &apos;none&apos;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-my38dplafzw\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/my38DPlAfzw?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"675\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/my38DPlAfzw?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"Les Gens du Nord - Vid\u00e9o Promo\" width=\"1200\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"http:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vivreaniagara.com\\\/en\\\/culture-and-recreation\\\/50th-anniversary-of-the-franco-ontarian-flag-in-niagara-2025\\\/#arve-youtube-my38dplafzw\",\"type\":\"VideoObject\",\"embedURL\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\\\/embed\\\/my38DPlAfzw?feature=oembed&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&autohide=1&playsinline=0&autoplay=0\",\"name\":\"Les Gens du Nord - Vid\\u00e9o Promo\"}<\/script>\n\t\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1891\">Les Gens du Nord<\/strong> is a Franco-Ontarian band that embraces folk and neo-traditional styles. Their goal is to promote Franco-Ontarian culture and Francophone music within schools and communities \u2014 a group that will get you tapping your feet and dancing with your heart!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6141\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mon-Beau-Drapeau-COLLAGE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6179\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mon-Beau-Drapeau-COLLAGE-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"784\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This event is presented by Le Griffon and Club LaSalle, with the generous support of the City of St. Catharines.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5885\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/club-la-salle.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5883\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Centre-communautaire-le-Griffon.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"144\" height=\"155\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5919\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/City-of-St.-Catharines-Logo-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/City-of-St.-Catharines-Logo-2.jpg 547w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/City-of-St.-Catharines-Logo-2-300x212.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"my-anchor2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5923\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"99\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-768x684.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/>Niagara Falls<\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Franco-Ontarian Flag Raising Ceremony &amp; Celebration<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Firemen\u2019s Park, 2275 Dorchester Rd, Niagara Falls<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Fee<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details: <\/strong>The Francophone and Francophile community of Niagara Falls is invited to take part in the raising of the Franco-Ontarian flag at Firemen\u2019s Park, alongside municipal representatives, francophone organizations, and students from Notre-Dame-de-la-Jeunesse, Saint-Antoine Catholic Elementary Schools and LaMarsh Elementary School. The celebration will begin at 11:00 a.m. near the amphitheatre with speeches, the flag raising, and songs. It will then continue with a festive outdoor walk to the sound of Francophone music along the lawn facing Mountain Rd. The event will conclude with a hot-dog lunch and activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Join us in celebrating this special event together!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6181\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/554977127_1424732109077429_3606466096691977347_n-COLLAGE1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"785\" height=\"785\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Illumination of Niagara Falls in Green and White<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025\u00a0<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong><span data-huuid=\"7552167079687795952\">6650 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong><span class=\"zm_inLnk\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-value=\"2025-09-25 22:00:00\" aria-haspopup=\"true\" aria-label=\"Add a task, event, or reminder for September 25th at 10:00pm\">10:00pm<\/span> for a 15 minute duration<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:\u00a0 <\/strong>On Franco-Ontarian Day, watch Niagara Falls shine in green and white to mark the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"221\" data-end=\"431\">Can\u2019t be there in person? Catch the illumination live and share it with family and friends through the Falls cam \ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.earthcam.com\/canada\/niagarafalls\/?cam=niagarafalls_str\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"429\">Niagara Falls Live Cam<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6153\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555426483_1215933650551254_7308873999236868200_n1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"776\" height=\"517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555426483_1215933650551254_7308873999236868200_n1.jpg 592w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555426483_1215933650551254_7308873999236868200_n1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This event is made possible thanks to the generous contribution of our partners.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6045\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Final-Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Final-Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3.jpg 893w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Final-Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3-300x86.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Final-Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3-768x220.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"my-anchor3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5923\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"99\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-768x684.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/>Welland<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Flag Raising at Welland City Hall<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Welland City Hall, <a class=\"vwVdIc wzN8Ac rllt__link a-no-hover-decoration\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-cid=\"7499735859734250568\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiHhZKalr-OAxVav4kEHUXuJ9gQ1YkKegQIJhAB\">60 East Main St, Welland<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>9:00 a.m. to 9:05 a.m. *symbolic gesture only (5 minutes)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"426\">The Franco-Ontarian flag will be raised at City Hall for this special day. No speeches are planned for this flag raising. The community is invited to the community celebration at Auberge Richelieu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6163\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555462620_1241133044720757_7249133315535638211_n-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555462620_1241133044720757_7249133315535638211_n-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555462620_1241133044720757_7249133315535638211_n-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555462620_1241133044720757_7249133315535638211_n-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555462620_1241133044720757_7249133315535638211_n.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Community Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Auberge Richelieu<a class=\"vwVdIc wzN8Ac rllt__link a-no-hover-decoration\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-cid=\"7499735859734250568\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiHhZKalr-OAxVav4kEHUXuJ9gQ1YkKegQIJhAB\">, <\/a>565 River Rd, Welland<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3235\">Join us to proudly mark the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag with a festive and unifying event!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3260\"><strong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3258\">Program includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3339\">Flag raising with participation from schools and Francophone organizations<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3393\">Speeches from Mayor Campion and other dignitaries<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3436\">Artistic performances by and for youth<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3489\">Music, entertainment, and interactive activities<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3551\">Complimentary barbecue provided by Club Richelieu Welland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3657\">A great opportunity to celebrate our culture, language, and Francophone pride with family and friends.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3657\">\ud83c\udf1e\u2614 Sun or showers, everything is set, and nothing can stop the party, which will take place under the outdoor roof of the Auberge Richelieu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6183\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG_0206-COLLAGE-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"784\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>This event is made possible thanks to the generous contribution of our partners.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6019\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"794\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2.jpg 962w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2-768x216.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Shows by R\u00e9my Langlois, Showman \u2013 The Man of 50 Voices<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Parish Hall, Sacr\u00e9-Coeur Church, 72 Empire Street, Welland<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3862\">First show: 1:30 p.m. \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3901\">Second show: 4:30 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Details: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/remy-langlois.ca\/\">R\u00e9my \u201cSHOWMAN\u201d Langlois<\/a> will give you an unforgettable experience, performing songs from the greatest voices in the world, moving effortlessly from deep to high notes.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-1mr9bipebry\" style=\"max-width:1200px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.250000%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &apos;none&apos;;autoplay &apos;none&apos;;bluetooth &apos;none&apos;;browsing-topics &apos;none&apos;;camera &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-read &apos;none&apos;;clipboard-write;display-capture &apos;none&apos;;encrypted-media &apos;none&apos;;gamepad 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He delivered outstanding renditions of popular hits by his idols Johnny Hallyday, Elvis Presley, and Johnny Cash.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6165\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-18-032214-1024x529.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"783\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-18-032214-1024x529.png 1024w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-18-032214-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-18-032214-768x397.png 768w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-18-032214-1536x794.png 1536w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Capture-decran-2025-11-18-032214-2048x1058.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 783px) 100vw, 783px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Illumination of Bridge 13 in Green and White<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Loction:\u00a0<\/strong>Bridge 13, Welland (near City Hall)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>From sunset to midnight<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details: <\/strong>On Franco-Ontarian Day, watch Bridge 13 light up in vibrant green and white, proudly shining the colours of the Franco-Ontarian flag across the night sky.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-6151\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555841488_1215933753884577_5482098396809791630_n1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6187\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/555841488_1215933753884577_5482098396809791630_n1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"784\" height=\"784\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"932\"><em>These events are made possible thanks to the generous contribution of our partners.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6019\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"962\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2.jpg 962w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2-300x84.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-2-768x216.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 962px) 100vw, 962px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"my-anchor4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5923\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"99\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-300x267.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Drapeau_franco_503-768x684.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 99px) 100vw, 99px\" \/>Port Colborne<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Franco-Ontarian Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>Thursday, September 25, 2025<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>City Hall, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne<\/p>\n<p><strong>Time: <\/strong>10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong> The Francophone and Francophile community of Port Colborne is warmly invited to take part in the Franco-Ontarian flag raising at Port Colborne City Hall, alongside municipal representatives, Francophone organizations, and students from \u00c9\u00c9c St. Joseph\u00a0 School. The ceremony will include speeches, the raising of the flag, and traditional franco-ontarian songs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"703\"><strong>Come join us in proudly celebrating this unifying moment!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"703\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6185\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"789\" height=\"789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/50e-Port-Colborne-1.jpg 2047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 789px) 100vw, 789px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"703\"><em>This event is made possible thanks to the generous contribution of our partners.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"703\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6021\" src=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"752\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3.jpg 926w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vivreaniagara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Facebook-Post-lever-du-drapeau-2025-3-768x230.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian Flag in Niagara! Flag-raising ceremonies in four municipalities, performances, contests, and festive activities will make the region come alive, showcasing our beautiful Francophone heritage! Find here the various activities happening near you. 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