The City of Lancaster is honored to celebrate the brave heroes who have selflessly dedicated their lives to defending our nation’s rights and freedoms.
In tribute to their service, beautifully designed banners featuring our local heroes and patriotic themes will be proudly displayed along The BLVD and at American Heroes Park.  

Hometown Heroes Application Information:

Applications Open: Wednesday, July 1, 2026

 Applications MUST be received no later than: Friday, July 31, 2026

Nominee Information:
● Currently serving or served between World War I to the current date
● Served in a federally identified combat theater
● Lived in the Antelope Valley for a minimum of two years
● Veterans must have been honorably discharged

Selection:
● A maximum of 30 nominees will be accepted. Applications meeting the criteria and submitted by the deadline will be considered based on banner space. Others will be kept on file for future use, if available.
● Nominators must submit a recent high-resolution photograph in uniform or professional clothing along with this application
● A high-resolution photo (digital or original print) in military uniform (boot camp photo preferred) must be submitted

Location of Banners:
The BLVD & American Heroes Park

Banner Price:
● Each banner is priced at $175; you will be contacted for payment once your application has been accepted
● The banners may be displayed for approximately three (3) months. Banners must be picked up 30 days after removal.

These are the minimum requirements. Selections will be made at the discretion of the City of Lancaster.

The City of Lancaster is proud to recognize our exemplary students along The BLVD through the "Turn Your Tassel" banner program. Banners featuring graduate and school colors will be placed in various locations on and surrounding The BLVD.

Turn Your Tassel Application Information:

Applications Open: Sunday, March 1, 2026

 Applications MUST be received no later than: Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Nominee Information:

To be chosen, the nominee must satisfy the following criteria:

● Attending a high school within the City of Lancaster

*Any other schools at management's discretion*

● Graduating High School Senior

● Nominators must submit a recent high-resolution photograph in uniform or professional clothing along with this application

● Prepared to pay $175 per banner; you will be contacted for payment once your application has been accepted

These are the minimum requirements. Selections will be made at the discretion of the City of Lancaster.

Location of banners: The BLVD, American Heroes Park, & Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park.

The banners may be displayed for approximately three (3) months. Banners must be picked up 30 days after removal.

*Important* Applications that meet the criteria and are submitted prior to the deadline will be chosen on a first come first served basis. A maximum of 180 nominees will be accepted. 

Applications are now closed. All submissions are currently being reviewed.