Tempe's Military Tribute Banner Program

Honor a hero in your life.

In partnership with the City of Tempe, Downtown Tempe Authority is proud to honor veterans, active-duty military members, and those preparing to serve through the Downtown Tempe Military Tribute Banner Program.

Community members, businesses, and organizations can sponsor a custom tribute banner featuring a service member's name, photo, and military branch. Banners are proudly displayed on Downtown Tempe's iconic historic lamp posts throughout the district, including Mill Avenue, 5th Street, and beyond.

How It Works

Order Your Banner

Place your order directly through Military Tribute Banners and customize your banner with your honoree's name, photo, and service branch. Payment must be received before the design process can begin.

Approve Your Design

Military Tribute Banners will work directly with you to create a custom, full-color, double-sided tribute banner. You'll have the opportunity to review and finalize the design before your banner is produced.

See Your Hero Honored Downtown

See your hero honored on Downtown Tempe's iconic historic lamp posts throughout the district in recognition of Independence Day and Veterans Day. Downtown Tempe Authority will take care of the installation, display, and storage of your banner.

Keep or Redisplay Your Banner

After a display period, purchasers may take their banner home as a keepsake or have Downtown Tempe Authority store it for a future display.

Order a Tribute Banner

Downtown Tempe is accepting Military Tribute Banner submissions for upcoming display periods.

Orders are placed directly through Military Tribute Banners, who will work with you to customize your banner to the highest quality. Please note that payment must be received before design can begin.

November 2026 Display

Complete all required ordering and design steps by September 30, 2026.

July 2027 Display

Complete all required ordering and design steps by May 31, 2027.

Fees

New Banners:
$120 early pricing from July 15 - August 15
$135 standard pricing after August 15

There is no cost for Gold Star Banners or New Enlistment Banners. Gold Star Banners honor those who died in recent wars, from the Vietnam Era to present, or from the inner battles of those wars. New Enlistment Banners honor those enlisting in the same year as the display period.

Existing Banner Reinstallation: $30
For existing banners, please contact allyson@downtowntempe.com.

Additional Program Details

Up to two years of complimentary display, typically two to four display periods
An installation fee may apply beginning with the third year of display
New banner spaces are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
Invoice payment through Downtown Tempe Authority is available upon request

Ready to honor a hero?

ORDER A TRIBUTE BANNER

Questions?

For questions about the Military Tribute Banner Program, please contact allyson@downtowntempe.com.