The application period is closed.

The City of La Cañada Flintridge Hometown Heroes Banner Program recognizes our community’s men and women in uniform who are currently serving in the Armed Forces, veterans who have served in the past, or veterans of the past.

Purpose 

The Hometown Heroes Banner Program is designed to honor veterans. The City Council established the program in October 2023 as an opportunity for the community to recognize residents or their immediate family members who are serving or served in the United States Armed Forces.

Creating and installing banners to be displayed on city light posts is a tribute to our brave residents who have served or continue to serve our country. The program includes designing and printing a banner for each participating veteran or active service member and installing the banners on light poles in the City during the month of November. The banners will feature the service member’s full name, rank, photograph and branch of service.

Eligibility

To qualify, honorees must meet the following requirements:

• Military personnel who are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces, veterans who have served in the past, or veterans of the past who are now deceased; AND
• Current La Cañada Flintridge resident; OR
• Immediate family member of current La Cañada Flintridge resident (immediate family would include a mother/father/guardian, husband/wife, son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law).
• Honoree must have lived in La Cañada Flintridge at some point prior to entering military
• The Hometown Heroes Banner Program application may be submitted online from the City of La Cañada Flintridge website or by contacting the Public Safety Coordinator, Jennifer Burghdorf at (818) 790-8880. Banner capacity is limited.

Application Deadline

The application window for the 2023-2024 year will be open until Friday, October 20, 2023. All applications must be completed in their entirety with proof of eligibility submitted online, in-person or emailed to the Public Safety Coordinator, Jennifer Burghdorf, jburghdorf@lcf.ca.gov, City of La Cañada Flintridge, One Civic Center Drive, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011, by 4:30 p.m. PST on the last day of the application window. Only applications received within the application window will be reviewed.

The application period is closed.

Cost 

There is no fee for a banner from the applicant. The program costs are covered by the City and donations from Community Partners. Please note that the fee may be adjusted in the future to meet the demands of the program.

Installation and Display

• Banner installation and removal will occur during the month of November in celebration of Veterans Day. Exact installation date is subject to the staff availability.
• The banners shall include:
  • The official military portrait or picture of the honoree in uniform (waist up)
  • Honoree name and rank
  • Honoree service branch
• The Program Administrator will conduct periodic inspections; however, the City and program administrator is not responsible for damage to banners due to weather elements or other unforeseen events.

Review and Approval

1. Applications must be submitted online, in-person or emailed in their entirety with all attachments before banner placement is processed.
2. The City reserves the right to edit text.
3. The City reserves the right to deny any request without cause and to make exceptions to this policy.

The application period is closed.

For questions call 818-790-8880. Official Military Photo attachments can be e-mailed to jburghdorf@lcf.ca.gov