Banner Permits

To view the City's banner policy, click on the following link: 

Banner Policy(PDF, 599KB)

Click on the following link to apply for a banner permit: 

Permit Application(PDF, 315KB)

Schedule of Displays Over Main Street 

2025

Dates Organization Display
January 3 - January 31 Ames Main Street  Welcome to Downtown Ames
February 1 - February 28 Ames Main Street Welcome to Downtown Ames
March 1 - March 31 Ames Main Street Welcome to Downtown Ames
April 1 - April 13 Ames Main Street Welcome to Downtown Ames
April 14 - May 9 Ames Main Street Farmers' Market
May 10 - June 10 Ames Home Builders Association Parade of Homes
June 11 - June 25 Ames Main Street Farmers' Market
June 30 - July 12 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Work in Ames
July 13 - August 3 Available   
August 4 - August 18 Senior Variety Show Senior Variety Show
August 18 - August 30 Ames Regional Economic Alliance Welcome Back Students
September 2 - September 16 Ames Main Street Farmers' Market
September 17 - October 1 Octagon Center for the Arts Octagon Art Festival
October 2 - October 16 United Way of Story County United Way Campaign
October 17 - November 30 Available   
December 1 - December 15 Ames Main Street Snow Magic in Downtown Ames
December 16 - December 31 Ames Main Street Snow Magic in Downtown Ames

2026

Dates Organization Display
All Dates Available 
     
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