Flag Flying Applications

The Flag Flying Application is Now Closed for Calendar YFlag Flying Applications ear 2024!


For additional information, please contact Bryce Atkins at bryce.atkins@cityofgilroy.org.

Flag Application Request Documents

Commemorative Flag Flying Application

Draft Signature Sheet

Amended and Restated Flag Flying Policy

Application and Approval Process

Complete applications will be presented to City Council for consideration during a City Council meeting held before the end of December each year. Council, in its sole discretion, shall consider the applications and render a decision about which, if any, commemorative flags are approved for display. More information about the application and approval process is available in the Flag Flying Policy.

Application Requirements

Please review the Flag Flying Policy for detailed instructions regarding the requirements for requesting the City to display a commemorative flag. In general, applications require the following:

  1. Applicant contact information
  2. Name and a full-color image of the commemorative flag
  3. A statement of explanation or purpose of the commemorative flag
  4.  The month in which the commemorative flag is requested to be displayed
  5. A minimum of 150 signatures from registered voters in Gilroy, except if qualifying signatures were submitted the year prior
  6. An application fee