Veterans Street Banner Program
The Veterans Banner Program will launch on April 9, 2026 with the deadline to apply for a Veterans Banner by May 24, 2026. The public will be given the opportunity to submit the name and photo of someone who served in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or Canadian Armed Forces.
To be eligible for a Veterans Banner, veterans must have served in the RCMP or Canadian Armed Forces and have lived in Richmond. Veterans can be nominated by family members or sponsors. The Program can honour up to 114 veterans for this inaugural round. The Veterans Banners will be displayed for approximately eight weeks from October 1 through December 1. Veterans Banners will be displayed for three consecutive years during the designated Veteran Banner period. There is no cost to nominate a veteran. The Royal Canadian Legion will confirm military service prior to approval.
Prioritization and Capacity
- Consideration will be given to nominees in the order of applications submitted online, and who fit the eligibility criteria, until all available spots have been filled.
- Applications of nominated veterans who did not fit the selection criteria will not be considered.
- Should eligible nominees exceed the number of spots, the applicant will be notified that their nominee is in queue for future consideration.
- The information collected through the Veterans Banner Nomination Form is used solely to determine eligibility, verify service and administer the display of commemorative banners.
Minimum image requirements for the Veterans Banners
Image size and resolution
- Orientation: vertical (portrait)
- Aspect Ratio: 4 : 5 | 8 x 10
- Minimum Resolution: 2400 x 3000 pixels at 300 DPI
- Images must meet or exceed the minimum resolution requirements
Files that do not meet these standards may be disqualified due to print production limitations.
File quality- Submit high-resolution or scanned images only
- Acceptable formats: JPEG or TIFF
- Uploads are limited to 10MB per image file
- Images must be sharp, properly exposed and free of compression artifacts
About the Royal Canadian Legion
Richmond’s Remembrance Day Ceremony started in 1922 with the erection and dedication of the cenotaph. This annual ceremony attracts thousands of locals, rain or shine. The cenotaph is a physical reminder of the sacrifices made and a symbol of our collective gratitude towards those who died for our country, defending democracy.
The Royal Canadian Legion was formed through the merger of several veterans’ organizations in 1925. On July 17, 1926, an Act of Parliament officially incorporated the Royal Canadian Legion as a distinct Canadian organization. That date is now recognized as the Legion’s official Anniversary. Its mission is clear — to support veterans, advocate for their rights and to promote Remembrance. Originally focused on veterans of the First World War, the Legion expanded to support veterans of later conflicts. Today, the Legion is Canada’s foremost veterans’ organization, with branches and members honouring service, promoting Remembrance, and supporting veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, as well as their families and communities.
Visit the Canadian Legion to learn more.
About the Richmond Veterans Street Banner Program
To mark its 100th anniversary, members of Richmond’s Legion Branch 291 approached the City of Richmond to create this Banner Program to honour local men and women who have served our country in uniform. While the cenotaph honours those who passed, the Veterans Banner Program honours those who served and returned from war and also includes those whose military service occurred after the Korean War. Each banner will feature a photo of the Serviceman or Servicewoman in military uniform, their name, and a poppy which symbolizes Remembrance. During the Poppy Campaign and Remembrance season (October through November), these banners will be proudly displayed on the streets encompassing the Richmond cenotaph in front of City Hall.