Marion Accepting Applications for Military Tribute Banner Program

For the ninth year, the City of Marion, Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street District invite residents to recognize and honor those who are serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces through sponsorship of streetlight banners in the community.

The program is designed to recognize and show appreciation for veterans and military personnel and their families with ties to Marion. The banners will be placed on as many as 50 decorative streetlight poles throughout the community. They will go up along with 40 banners that were sponsored in 2025.

Any Marion resident or local business is invited to honor an active duty or former service member. For a $200 sponsorship, a double-sided, customized banner will be created and displayed from Memorial Day to Veterans Day in 2026 and again in 2027. The fee includes design/production, installation/care, as well as a contribution to local veteran affairs programs.

Complete details and the application form are available online at www.cityofmarion.org/militarybanners.

Applications are being accepted at the Marion Chamber of Commerce office at 1070 7th Avenue, Marion, weekdays during normal business hours. Payment, payable to the Marion Chamber Foundation, must be received in order for the application to be processed. Requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis until March 6, 2026, or until availability runs out.