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 must be received by: Friday, September 19, 2025
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.
Contact Information:
For more information please contact Brianna Herrera, bherrera@cityoflancasterca.gov, & Natalie Campos, ncampos@cityoflancasterca.gov.
These are the minimum requirements. Selections will be made at the discretion of the City of Lancaster.
Click HERE to start your application.
