We’re proud to introduce Opelika Main Street’s Hometown Heroes Banner Program, a new way to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This limited-time program will recognize veterans and active-duty service members with meaningful connections to Opelika. Families and loved ones are invited to honor their heroes by sponsoring a banner that will be proudly displayed in Downtown Opelika.

Each double-sided 21” x 52” street banner will feature:

• The honoree’s name

• Branch and Dates of Service

• High-resolution photo

• And a patriotic design celebrating their service

🏅 Eligibility

To participate, honorees must meet the following criteria:

• Be honorably discharged, retired, or currently serving on active duty

• Have a personal connection to Opelika (e.g., current or former resident, employee, or student)

📌 Program Details

• Cost: $200 per banner

• Display Period: Mid-October through Mid-November

• Spots Available: Limited to 30 banners – early application is encouraged

• Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2025

• Once the display period is over, banners will be taken down and available for pickup. An email will be sent out when they are ready.

📄 What You’ll Need to Apply

• The honoree’s full name and branch, and dates of service

• A high-resolution photograph of the honoree (preferably in uniform) - *After Check Out, please email the photo to info@opelikamainstreet.org

• Description of the honoree’s connection to Opelika

Let’s come together as a community to recognize the heroes among us — the men and women whose service and sacrifice protect our freedoms and inspire us daily.