 Why not try it in the back? So the event will include colonial and modern flags, families of town founders, and, of course, birthday cake celebrating the country's 248th birthday. Also, there will be a flag raising this morning at 9 o'clock. The maple leaf will be flying over Town Hall later today for Canada Day, which is actually July 1st. They weren't able to approve it in time, so it will be taking place this morning at 10 o'clock.