Eligible entities 

The following entities may reserve banner locations: 

• Non-profit organizations (NPOs) 
• Public and parapublic organizations 
• Business development corporations (SDC). 

Private companies and individuals are not eligible.

Eligibility criteria 

Projects must meet at least one of the criteria below: 

• Publicize a cultural, social, sports or recreational project, activity or event unique to Montréal 
• Reinforce the city’s identity, its festive and participative character 
• Characterize, mark or delineate an area, location or perimeter around an activity, infrastructure, neighbourhood or shopping streets. 

The city and boroughs may also use oriflamme banners to support their own institutional campaigns.

The city reserves the right to: 

• Give preference to entities that have entered into an agreement under a grant program, partnership or collaboration with the city in the current year 
• Reacquire locations needed to promote major city events or campaigns for a limited period of time 
• Limit the number of locations allocated to ensure a fair distribution among entities. 

The city reserves the right to refuse any reservation request that does not comply with the program criteria.

Between 20 and 40 banners are available per campaign. Limit of one campaign per entity per year. Maximum four weeks of posting.

You must: 

• Cover the costs of graphic design and production 
• Ensure that the design complies with the city’s standards and specifications 
• Have the design concept approved by the city before the banners are produced. 

The same banners can generally be used for 2 years. The entity must ensure that the banners are clean and in good condition before delivering them to the city for installation.

• Oriflamme banner guide (in French)

No banners are installed in January or February due to winter conditions. 

The city provides free installation and removal of banners at the end of the posting period. 

You will receive a confirmation when the banners are removed, and instructions on how to retrieve them. 

The city is not responsible for broken, lost or stolen banners during the posting period.