A proclamation is a formal, official public announcement made by the mayor on behalf of the City of Boise. A proclamation can serve various purposes, including, but not limited to, announcing official status, establishing policies, or recognizing achievements, persons, organizations, milestones, or events. Some proclamations are ceremonial in nature. Ceremonial Proclamations are honorary, subject to change, and are not legally binding.
Proclamations
Ceremonial Proclamations
The City of Boise accepts requests for ceremonial proclamations. Requests are approved on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the mayor and her staff. Ceremonial proclamations are signed by the mayor and provided by the city to Boise residents to recognize, honor, and celebrate people, achievements, events, landmarks and issues.
If you, or your organization, are interested in a ceremonial proclamation from the City of Boise, please use the form below, and allow up to one month (30 business days) for review of your request. Upon review, a city staff member will get back to you should your request move forward.
Requirements for Ceremonial Proclamations
- Please provide the required date the proclamation is needed by.
- All ceremonial proclamation must be submitted at least 30-days before and no more than 60-days before the event to allow for approval and final document production.
- Annual proclamations will not be automatically renewed. Requests must be made on an annual basis.
- Ceremonial proclamations should reflect inclusiveness and recognize that the strength of our democracy is our diversity. It must not take sides in matters of political, ideological, or religious controversy, or individual convictions.
- Ceremonial proclamations must have citywide significance.
- Ceremonial proclamations should support a local group and/or event that is part of a nationally recognized event.
- Ceremonial proclamations may not support a commercial for profit activity.
- This form must be filled out completely or your request will not be processed.
2026
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF BOISE,
STATE OF IDAHO
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Boise Code § 7-7A-9, the City of Boise Department of Parks and Recreation has authority over the placement of certain displays in City parks and on property maintained by the Department of Parks and Recreation; and
WHEREAS, while the City has not historically granted such requests, the Department of Parks and Recreation recently granted permission to a private citizen to temporarily place decorative tree wraps on City-owned trees in the right-of-way of Harrison Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, a number of concerns have arisen regarding the placement of these decorative tree wraps; and
WHEREAS, these concerns include the safety of individuals in the public right-of-way when placing the decorative tree wraps, the distracting nature on the driving public, and the lack of control the City has over the materials and aesthetics placed on City-owned property; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boise now seeks to address these concerns by restricting the placement of decorative tree wraps and similar décor on City-owned trees.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lauren McLean, Mayor of the City of Boise, do hereby proclaim, effective July 1, 2026, that City of Boise staff shall not permit private citizens to place tree wraps or other similar décor on any City-owned trees. However, nothing herein shall be construed as limiting the City of Boise’s ability to place its own décor on City-owned trees.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Boise to be affixed at Boise City Hall this thirtieth day of June in the year two thousand and twenty-six,
Mayor of Boise, Idaho
2025
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF BOISE,
STATE OF IDAHO
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Idaho Legislature passed House Bill No. 96, as amended in the Senate, which amends Idaho Code Section 67-2303A and purports to establish a protocol for the display of flags by municipalities; and
WHEREAS, the protocol in Idaho Code Section 67-2303A, as amended, allows municipalities to display “official” flags of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, Idaho Code Section 67-2303A, as amended, does not limit or define what constitutes an “official” flag of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boise, while not conceding that Idaho Code Section 67-2303A, as amended, is valid or enforceable, seeks to memorialize which flags are “official” flags for the City of Boise.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lauren McLean, Mayor of the City of Boise, do hereby proclaim, retroactively, that the following flags are “official” flags of the City of Boise, as that term is used in Idaho Code Section 67-2303A, as amended, and may be displayed on flagpoles maintained upon real property owned by the City of Boise:
- A blue flag with a monochrome image of the Idaho State Capitol building in the center, with the text “BOISE CITY OF TREES” below the image; and
- A rainbow flag commonly referred to a Pride Flag; and
- A flag honoring National Donate Life Month which is displays the text “Donate Life-Honoring Organ, Eyes, and Tissue Donors” against a white background.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Boise to be affixed at Boise City Hall this twenty-eighth day of April in the year two thousand and twenty-five,
Mayor of Boise, Idaho
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