It's Franco-Ontarian Day in Welland and beyond.
The Rose City is one of 26 designated Francophone communities across the province with 11 percent of it's population speaking French.
A flag raising ceremony will be held outside Civic Square at 11:30 a.m.
Bridge 13 will also shine green and white lights this evening.

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