Recognizing Ukrainian Independence Day (August 24th)

At the Public Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 23rd, Mayor Carol McDonald signed a proclamation declaring today, August 24th, 2022 as Ukrainian Independence Day in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. This proclamation can be viewed below.

The Independence Day of Ukraine is the country’s primary state holiday and is recognized by the flying of the national flag. As such, the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s will be raising the Ukrainian flag at the Town Office at 10:00am today to show our support.