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.

2024 ceremonies

Maine Day, Thursday, February 15, at 10:00, at Monument - West and Division St.

Vietnam Memorial Ceremony, Friday, March 29, at 10:00 in Rogers Park.

Korean Memorial, Saturday, July 27 at 10:00. Monument in Rogers Park.

WWII Memorial Services, Thursday, August 15, 10:00 Rose Garden in Rogers Park.

Vietnam Moving Wall, Tuesday, September 24 at 10:00 Monument in Rogers Park.

Beirut Monument, Saturday, October 19 at 10:00 Monument in Rogers Park.

Veterans Day Ceremony, Monday, November 11, at 11:00 front of the War Memorial building.

Pearl Harbor Day, Saturday, December 7, at 10:00 inside the War Memorial building.

 

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.