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)
2025 Schedule of Displays Over Main Street
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
August 4 - August 18
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