The Meaning Behind the Municipality of Meaford's Illuminated Water Tower
Have you ever wondered what the colours of the Meaford water tower signify? This iconic tower is a beacon of light at night, but the colours have a deeper meaning. Check out the schedule below to learn more about when and why the tower is lit up in different hues.
| Event | Date | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| International Women's Day | March 8* | Purple |
| International Long Covid Awareness Week | March 7, 9-15, 2026 | Teal |
| Easter | April 5, 2026 | Yellow and White |
| Victoria Day | May 18, 2026 | Red |
| National AccessAbility Week | May 24-30, 2026 | Blue and Yellow |
| Pride Month | June 1-8* | Red, Orange, Green, Blue, and Purple |
| National Indigenous People’s Day | June 21* | Purple, Pink, Blue, Green, and Orange |
| Canada Day | July 1* | Red and White |
| Rosh Hashanah | September 11-13, 2026 | White |
| National Day of Truth and Reconciliation | September 30* | Orange |
| Halloween | October 31* | Orange |
| Diwali | November 8, 2026 | Red, Orange, Yellow, and Green |
| Remembrance Day | November 11* | Red |
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Holiday's |
December 18 – January 2* | Multi |
*same date every year
Would you like to request a water tower lighting? Please fill out the request form below.
Please note that due to weather, we do not fly any flags between November and April. Flag requests between May and October will be considered.
Once completed, please return this form to 21 Trowbridge Street West, Meaford, during regular hours of operation or send via email to communications@meaford.ca.
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