Banner History 2015 – 2020

This posting is in response to a request from my sister, Beth Smolens.

IIn my last posting, I describe my 2020 banner that is hanging on Center Street in from City Hall in downtown Manassas. Beth commented that she wanted to see the past banners. I love my sister – she was my hero for coming out last year and staying two weeks after my knee replacement surgery.

I also figured – why not! Attached are photos of the past banners on the streets of Manassas. Below a list of the banners – years, banner name, street location.

2019 – Memorial Day – on Center Street in front of Curves Hair Salon

2018 – Tiger Lily – On the corner of Prince William and Grant Avenue

2017 – Bob Ross Dock – Church Street

2017 – Manassas Train – West Street – across from the Train Station (where else)

2016 – Love Birds – Center Street across from City Hall

2016 – Manassas Battlefield Stonehouse – Battle Street

 

2015 – Manassas Battlefield Cannon – corner of West Street and Prince William

I want to take one moment for a plug to the City of Manassas. I appreciate the city has a banner contest. I think they improve the look of the streets in downtown Manassas. I look forward to each April to see the banners because it shows a wide range of artistic styles that can decorate the city streets. I will admit, it’s a great honor to be lucky enough to have at least one banner in each year of the contest.

If you’re in Northern Virginia, come and visit the streets of the City of Manassas, VA, While there look up at the banners. You’ll be glad you did!