Honor the people who serve your community with custom Hometown Heroes Street Banners from Creative Displays. Designed for municipal streets, downtown districts, and public spaces, these personalized street banners recognize military service members, veterans, and first responders. Customize each banner with an honoree’s photo, name, rank, branch of service, and era of service. Since 1959, Creative Displays has helped municipalities create meaningful displays with dependable, high-quality street banners.
Choose durable, heavy-weight 22-oz block-out vinyl or Sunbrella® Marine Acrylic in three sizes: 18″ × 36″, 24″ × 48″, or 30″ × 60″. Aluminum mounting brackets are available in Deluxe sizes for large wooden poles and Junior sizes for decorative poles. Our design team will prepare a digital proof of each banner for approval before printing. For a clear, readable design, we recommend limiting the text to the honoree’s essential service information.
To begin your order, send your sales representative the honorees’ information in a spreadsheet along with scanned photos at 150 dpi at full print size. Allow up to two weeks for proofs after our team receives all required information, followed by an average production time of 15–20 business days after final artwork approval. Whether your community displays banners from Memorial Day through Veterans Day or follows its own recognition schedule, each banner creates a personal tribute that can later be presented to the honoree or family as a keepsake. Request a Quote to start planning your Hometown Heroes banner program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Hometown Heroes Banner Program?
The Hometown Heroes Banner Program is a community-led initiative organized by municipalities, VFW posts, and veterans’ organizations to recognize military service members, veterans, and first responders. Personalized banners featuring each honoree’s photo and service information are displayed along local streets and in public spaces to honor their service.
What Sizes and Materials Are Available?
Hometown Heroes Banners are available in 18″ × 36″, 24″ × 48″, and 30″ × 60″ sizes. Choose from durable, heavy-weight 22-oz block-out vinyl or Sunbrella® Marine Acrylic.
Can We Customize the Information on Each Banner?
Yes. You can personalize each banner with the honoree’s photo, name, rank, branch of service, and era of service. For readability, we recommend keeping the information concise and using a consistent format throughout your community’s display.
How Do We Submit Photos and Service Information?
Organize each honoree’s information in a spreadsheet and send it to your Creative Displays sales representative along with the corresponding photos. Photos should be scanned at 150 dpi at full print size. Double-check names, ranks, service details, and photo assignments before submitting your files.
Will We Receive a Proof Before Printing?
Yes. Our design team provides a digital proof of each banner so your team and participants can review the photo, spelling, and service information. Printing begins after final artwork approval.
How Long Does a Hometown Heroes Banner Order Take?
Allow up to two weeks to receive all proofs after our team receives the required photos and information. Production averages 15–20 business days after final artwork approval. Contact your sales representative to discuss your planned installation date.
How Are the Banners Mounted to Light Poles?
Aluminum mounting brackets are available in Deluxe sizes for large wooden poles and Junior sizes for decorative poles. Your sales representative can help you select hardware appropriate for your community’s poles.
How Do Communities Fund a Hometown Heroes Banner Program?
Many communities use participation fees paid by families or private sponsors to help cover printing, hardware, and installation costs. Others work with local businesses or corporate sponsors to fund the program. Each community determines its own fees and sponsorship structure.
How Long Are Hometown Heroes Banners Displayed?
Many communities display their banners seasonally, often from Memorial Day through Veterans Day. Others rotate banners on a multi-year schedule. Your municipality or organizing group sets the display schedule.
What Happens to the Banners After They Are Taken Down?
At the end of the program’s display term, banners are often presented to the honoree, family, or sponsor as a keepsake. Each community determines how banners are distributed or stored for future use.
