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Hometown Heroes

The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA is proud to start a program to honor our military heroes by placing light pole banners along Main and Maumee Streets. Military members, their families, or friends can order a double-sided banner for a military person at a cost of $100.00. The banner will be displayed for:

  •  4-week period including the 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after Armed Services Day, May 17, 2026. 

  •  4-week period including the 2 weeks prior to and 2 weeks after Veterans Day, November 11, 2026.

 

Applications AND payment are due by 4PM on April 22nd. ​

Guidelines

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  • The Hero must be honorably discharged or fallen in the line of duty or be considered active duty with any branch of the United States Military.

  • The Hero must be a City of Adrian resident

  • Each banner will list the honoree's name and branch of service.

  • The Downtown Adrian Main Street DDA will have the sole responsibility of hanging and removal of the banner. Once produced and installed, the banners shall remain the property of the City of Adrian until removed and presented to the applicant.

  • If the banner starts to show any signs of deterioration before the planned removal date, the banner will be removed and returned to the requester.

  • Applications will be considered on a first come first served basis. Payment must be received along with application to reserve a banner.

  • Proofs will be sent to the families by April 24th and must be approved within 24 hours.

  • Pay with a check made out to the City of Adrian DDA or cash and drop off at City Hall located at 135 E Maumee St. Adrian, MI. 

At the end of the 2026 season, an additional fee ($50) may be paid to have the banner displayed for an additional year, as long, as the banner is still in good shape. At the end of the 2026 season or the one-year extension period the banner will be given to the applicant. 
Please contact Kate Deneau at kdeneau@adrianmi.gov with any questions.
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