To our valued supporters and participants:
Our tribute to the brave men of the 194th Armored Battalion was a huge success and we appreciate your understanding while it was in place this year.
Now we will return to our usual way of honoring our local veterans and active duty service members. We have been receiving submittals all year long and we still have room for more, so please keep them coming. Use the "SUBMIT YOUR HERO'S INFO" menu selection above to send us all the necessary information.
Our next installation will be in May 2026.
Salinas Hometown Heroes Banner Program is proud to honor the service and sacrifice of our local heroes. We're a nonprofit organization that creates custom-made banners featuring their names and photos, which are then displayed along the city's main streets. Join us in showing appreciation to those who have bravely served our nation.
The Mission
The mission of the Salinas Hometown Hero Banner Program is to honor veterans and active-duty service members who call or have called Salinas home with a display of banners along Oldtown's Main Street.
Veterans
To have your or your loved one’s banner displayed as part of the Salinas Hometown Heroes Banner Program, simply submit a photograph in uniform, along with the name and branch of service, to the Salinas Hometown Heroes Banner Committee. These personal banners will be proudly showcased along South Main Street in Oldtown.
We now have a 10-week installation in the spring, from May through July 4th, and a 6-week installation in the fall, from October through Veterans Day week. The same banners displayed in the spring will also be featured in the fall. It’s a wonderful way to honor and pay tribute to our local heroes.
Donors/Sponsors
The Salinas Hometown Heroes Banner Program seeks support from local businesses and individuals to honor veterans and service members at no cost to their families. Businesses can contribute through financial sponsorship, promotion, volunteerism, and in-kind donations, showcasing their support for the program and the veteran community. Individuals can contribute through financial donations, spreading awareness, volunteering their time, and participating in fundraising events, collectively making the program a success and a heartfelt tribute to local heroes.
'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.'
~ Margaret Mead
