Community Program

Honor Your Hero

The Grand Ledge Veteran Banners Program recognizes local veterans with custom high-quality banners displayed throughout our historic downtown.

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Standard Sponsorship

$150

Banner Size

24"×48"

Typical Display Start

Memorial Day

Typical Display End

Veterans Day

Program Overview

A visible tribute to service in Grand Ledge

The American Legion Post 48 Banner Program is a living tribute for our community to honor and celebrate Grand Ledge residents, their family members and anyone with a close connection to our city, who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Each banner features the veteran's official photo, name, branch of service, and years or era of service. Banners are displayed seasonally along Bridge Street and Jefferson Street, typically from March through Veterans Day in November.

High Durability

Vinyl banners designed to withstand all weather conditions throughout the season.

Prime Placement

Displayed prominently on lamp posts throughout the Grand Ledge business district.

Banner Example

Mockup Template

Example of a 24" x 48" pole banner

What families typically provide

A clear veteran portrait photo
Name exactly as it should appear
Branch of service and years served
Application and sponsorship selection

2027 Banner Applications

Complete the form to apply for a banner or sponsor the program.

36 of 45 banner spots remaining for 2027

Spots are counted when applications are approved by Post staff. Submitting an application does not reserve a spot.

Choose an option

New Banner - $150 Reuse Existing Banner in 2027 - $50 Sponsoring a banner ONLY - $150

No veteran in mind? Choose “Sponsoring a banner ONLY,” enter your contact information, and continue to payment. No veteran details, photo, or DD214 are needed.

Applicant Information

Full Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Mailing Address

Veteran Information

Veteran's Full Name (as it should appear)

Branch of Service

Dates of Service

Example: October 1942-December 1945

Service Era (Optional)

Examples: WWII, Vietnam, Korea, Operation Iraqi Freedom. Include the operation you served in, if applicable.

Upload Veteran Photo (required for new banners; optional for 2027 reuse)

Click to upload or drag and drop

High resolution portrait photo preferred. JPG, PNG, or WEBP. Maximum 10MB.

Upload Veteran DD214 (required for new applicants; optional for 2027 reuse)

Choose a DD214 file or drag and drop it here

Upload a copy of the veteran's DD214. PDF, JPG, PNG, or WEBP. Maximum 10MB. Available only to authorized Post staff.

Sponsorship & Donation

The cost per banner is $150, which covers production, installation, and storage. Any additional donations help support our local veteran relief programs. Banners can be displayed for another year at only $50.

After submitting, you will receive a reference number and a link to pay by credit card through Zeffy. New banners and sponsor-only contributions cost $150; reusing your existing banner in 2027 costs $50. Payment remains pending until confirmed by Post staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are banners displayed?

Banners are displayed from March through Veterans Day in November.

What happens to the banner after?

After the cycle, the banner is retired and returned to the family as a keepsake or the family can choose to display the same banner for another cycle at only $50.

Who is eligible?

Any veteran who honorably served and has a connection to the Grand Ledge area, such as a past or present resident or a family connection.

Map view of downtown Grand Ledge where veteran banners are typically displayed

Display Area

Downtown Grand Ledge banner placement

Banners are typically displayed in prominent downtown locations to honor local veterans and make their stories visible throughout the community.

Help preserve a visible legacy of service

The Veteran Banners Program turns downtown Grand Ledge into a public place of remembrance, gratitude, and community pride.

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