What are "City Flags and Banners" about? You may have seen them- the flags and banners adorning certain cities when you visit; the colorful banners draw attention to the high quality of life and to cultural celebrations and events by adding a splash of color. The banners that cross over the street may also announce an upcoming event or festival. Here are the different popular kinds available. The Cross-Street banners typically are suspended from an existing cable suspended far above the Cross-street banners attach to existing steel cables set up by the city traffic on busy boulevards. These are generally 3-4 feet tall by 20, 30 or 40 feet wide and contain information about an annual celebration, an upcoming event or even fundraisers. These must meet certain municipal criterion and start at around $700 and up, depending on the size and configuration. Municipal requirements usually include wind slits, extra heavy fabric, extra-strong hemming with nylon webbing (if r...