This Veterans Day, Uptown Columbus continues to honor the amazing men and women of our community for the second year in a row through the Veterans on Veterans Street Banner Program. As you drive along Veterans Parkway, each side of the street is filled with images of heroes in our hometown as a way to honor the sacrifices they made for our Country. 

Applications are still open for The Veterans on Veterans Street Banner Program allowing friends and family members to recognize individuals in a unique way with a full-color banner to be displayed on Veterans Parkway in Uptown Columbus. 

The Veterans on Veterans Street Banner program has been developed in collaboration with Georgia Power Company and the City of Columbus.  In addition, the program received a start-up donation from the Elizabeth Fry and Dupont Kirven Foundation, Inc. “The banners are just one small way to say thank you to our loved ones for the biggest sacrifice one can make,” said Event Coordinator, Hannah Patchin. “My family had one installed for my Grandad and he was overjoyed. It’s been extremely special to pass it each day along with so many other heroes from our community. We are very thankful for everyone's support to make this wonderful project happen.”

The program is open for applications on a first-come-first-serve basis. For those interested in applying, please note the following important information:

• There are a limited number of banner spots available.

• The cost for each banner is $150.

• Banners will be placed on light poles on Veterans Parkway from Victory Drive to 13th Street.

• The service member must be retired or honorably discharged.

• This program is open to service members that have lived in Muscogee County, Georgia, or Russell or Lee County, Alabama (Fort Benning, GA included).

• The banner size is 24” wide x 50” long, double-sided. The veteran's name and service details will be displayed on the banner

• Banners will be put up around Veterans Day each year and will hang until October of the following year when new veterans can be honored.

• At the end of the term, the banner will be given to the family or banner sponsor.

• Banners are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• Application and payment are made at Uptown Columbus. After payment is completed, the applicant will receive directions on how to provide information and photos for the banner.

For more information on the Veterans on Veterans Memorial Banner Program, including the application process, visit www.alwaysuptown.com/veteransonveterans