Franco-Ontarian Day is celebrated on September 25th each year to recognize the cultural, historical, social, economic, and political contributions of francophones in the province of Ontario. The day was first recognized in 2010 when the Legislative Assembly of Ontario unanimously adopted the Franco-Ontarian Day Act. The flag of the Franco-Ontarian community was raised for the first time on September 25, 1975, at the University of Sudbury. The day is an opportunity for Franco-Ontarians to be proud of their community and heritage, and for others to learn about Franco-Ontarian history and culture. Celebrating Franco-Ontarian Day helps to create awareness and visibility for the Franco-Ontarian community, which includes more than 622,000 Francophones and 1.5 million Ontarians who can speak French. The day also provides an opportunity to gather with the 1.5 million French-speaking and culturally diverse Ontarians from all corners of the world.