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Parks: (985) 493-8757
Parks Fax: (985) 448-5853
Recreation: (985) 446-7235
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 5418151 Peltier Park Dr.
Thibodaux LA, 70302
HOMETOWN HEROES BANNER PROGRAM
The City of Thibodaux's Hometown Heroes Banner Program serves as a living tribute for our community to honor past and present members of the Armed Forces.
To qualify, honorees must be a former or current residence within Thibodaux’s 70301 zip code area and must be serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces. Call or stop by if you would like more information to honor a loved one.
Please click on the link below to download the application for the Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Alternatively, you can right-click on the link and select 'Save As' for viewing later.
Hometown Heroes Banner Guidelines & Application.
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Mission
Honor and recognize the Thibodaux area servicemen and women who are currently or have honorably served or given their lives to our country.
Application Requirements
In order to be considered for a banner, the nominee must meet the following requirements:
- Lived within Thibodaux’s 70301 zip code area at some point in their lifetime.
- Served in one of the following branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National Guard, Coast Guard.
- Meet one of the following criteria: currently serving, honorably discharged Veteran, or died in the line of duty. Military verification is required.
Banner Design, Time Frame & Location
Memorial Day through July 4th and the week of Veterans Day of the current year.
Banners are 30”x 60”, double sided, vinyl material and include service person’s name, rank, branch of service, and photograph.
Banners will be displayed on poles along Canal Boulevard.
Banner locations will be selected randomly, and specific display locations cannot be requested.
Banner Photograph
Please secure the photograph you would like to use on the banner. Photo copies can be emailed or dropped off in person at the Parks & Recreation Department located at 151 Peltier Park Drive, Thibodaux, LA .
Banner Pricing
There is a $100 fee for each banner application submitted. The fee covers the production of the banner, installation, and removal.
Banners will be given to the family as a keepsake after the current year display. After the display period, any banners not collected within a 3-month period become property of the City of Thibodaux.
There is a limited number of spots available for the program and application request is on a first come basis.
Additional Information
On the application, please print name legibly or type as it should appear on the banner. Name and branch of service lettering will be sized to fit.
Banner proofs will be provided by email or can be viewed in person. An approval signature must accompany proof before the order is placed.
All checks are to be made payable to City of Thibodaux and reference “Hometown Heroes” on the check. Cash and credit card payments are also accepted forms of payment.
Applications not processed for the current year will be put on a waiting list for the next years Banner Program.
The City of Thibodaux is not responsible for replacing banners that are stolen, damaged or destroyed due to age, vandalism or any acts of nature.
Contact & Questions
For questions or more information on the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, please call us at (985) 493-8757 or email at dthibodaux@ci.thibodaux.la.us.