danbury hometown heroes banner program

honoring our heroes in the united states armed forces

helping to never forget

The Hometown Heroes Banner Program was designed to help communities never forget the brave men and women who have served and those serving our nation today.

honoring the military

Hometown Heroes banners were created to do one thing - To honor the individuals serving and those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our nation.

original program

The original Hometown Heroes Banner Program first displayed in Harrisburg, PA in 2006 with 367 banners the first year and 512 banners the second.

2025 ceremonies

Maine Day, Saturday, February 15, at 10:00, on the corner of West St & Division St

Vietnam Memorial, Saturday, March 29, at 10:00, front of War Memorial

Korean Memorial, Sunday July 27, at 10:00, front of War Memorial

WWII Memorial Service, Friday, August 15, at 10:00, Rose Garden

Vietnam Moving Wall, Wednesday, September 24, at 10:00, front of War Memorial

Beirut Monument, Saturday, October 18, at 10:00, front of War Memorial

Veterans Day Ceremony, Tuesday, November 11, at 11:00, front of War Memorial

Pearl Harbor, Sunday, December 7, at 10:00, inside War Memorial


The Danbury Council of Veterans consists of 6 veterans organizations. The Council is responsible for making arrangements for and conducting all Veterans Memorial ceremonies in Danbury. In addition, the Danbury Council of Veterans is responsible for organizing and carrying out the Memorial Day Parade. The Council meets on the 3rd Monday of every month (7:00 pm at the Patrick R. Waldron Veterans Hall in Rogers Park) to review and discuss details of upcoming ceremonial events.