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Flags/Banners for City Display and Cross-Street Hanging

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 reusable) and metal D-rings on at least each corner. Price is determined by size, extras (slits, webbing, d-rings, changeable areas for future date changes or locations, and so on). See an example here
Pole Banners come with or
without mounting hardware


Pole banners hang from tensioning poles mounted at a 90° angle from the vertical poles, one on top and one on the bottom. The banners are made with "pole sleeves" to slide onto the existing poles, and usually also have a grommet (a reinforced hole) near to the vertical pole so that nylon ties can keep it from being blown off by strong gusts. The banners are made to fit existing pole configurations and can be made to almost any height. These are generally fabric printed on one side, or vinyl printed on both sides. See an example here

 The prices in the examples linked above for Cross-Street and Pole Banners are for quantities of 1 to 5 alike. This is to give you an idea of what it may cost to reproduce from your artwork in small runs.
Banners greater than 55 square feet (height times width) require wind slits in most municipal areas.
For runs of 6 or more banners alike, we can provide a link to request information on large quantity quotes. You will need the following information:

 [1] Finished size of banners,
[2] finishing options required, and
[3] printing one side or two sides,
[4] finished artwork (we can create the necessary kind of art for you for a separate fee).
These beautiful banners and pole flags can add to the beauty of a city event, can tie together a certain look for public spaces and can make a city much more memorable for the celebration of open spaces.

 For projects requiring canvas or other materials, and for events with 6 or more banners, drop us a line with your requirements for a fast response.

 Related information:
Printed canopies
Sidewalk Decals
Stencils
Outdoor Banner Stands
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