Hamilton Signature Sign

For requests & additional information
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On Friday April 27, 2018 Mayor Fred Eisenberger hosted the official lighting ceremony for the HAMILTON sign. This sign was fully funded by generous sponsors, and fabricated by local Dundas business Hamilton Scenic Specialty Inc.
In addition to bringing some “life and colour” to the forecourt, we have witnessed the sign’s popularity for residents and tourists alike. Since its debut, social media has been flooded with selfies and pictures using the #HamOntSign.
- The sign contains 493 running feet of waterproof LED comprised of 15,000 individual LED diodes with a life expectancy of 40,000 hours; with sign lighting is controlled by 96 channels of DMX control.
- The average electrical consumption is 600 watts which is about equal to the wattage of a small coffee maker; at an average hydro rate of 10 cents per kilowatt hour, the sign will cost on about 6 cents per hour to run.
- The sign is 60 feet long by 6 feet deep with letters at 90” tall and 24” deep and weighs approximately 9700 pounds.
- The base and letter structure is all aluminum and contains 2,450 running feet of aluminum framing material.
- The sign contains 4800 screws and bolts and 45 sheets of internal aluminum reinforcement plate and 45 sheets of exterior aluminum composite panelling.
Schedule & Requests
Lighting requests for the HAMILTON sign can submitted via the form below.
Submissions for the following requests will not be considered:
- commercial requests (e.g. product launches, corporate events)
- individual recognition or personal occasions (e.g. gender reveal, birthdays, anniversaries)
- political events or observances
- institutions or professions (e.g. hospitals).
October
Date | Event | Sign Colour |
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October 1, 2024 | National Seniors Day | blue, white |
October 2, 2024 | German Heritage Month | red, yellow |
October 3, 2024 | Women's History Month | pink |
October 6, 2025 | DCD Awareness Week | Teal |
October 7, 2024 | Canadian Islamic History Month | green |
October 9, 2025 | World PANS PANDAS Awareness Day | Green |
October 11, 2024 | International Day of the Girl Child | pink |
October 12, 2025 | International OCD Awareness Week | Teal |
October 14, 2024 | Latin American Heritage Month | green, red, blue, white, yellow |
October 16, 2025 | Light It Up! For NDEAM | purple, blue |
October 16, 2025 | Treat Accessibly Preparation Day | orange |
October 18, 2024 | Persons Day | Multi Colour |
October 19, 2025 | Invisibile Disabilities Week | Red |
October 22, 2025 | Probus Month | purple and gold |
October 23, 2024 | Hispanic Heritage Month | red, yellow, orange |
October 27, 2025 | World Occupational Therpay Day | Blue |
October 29, 2025 | Rett Syndrome Awareness Month | purple |
November
Date | Event | Sign Colour |
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November 1, 2025 | International LGS Awareness Day | purple, green |
November 1, 2025 | Project Red Ribbon | Red |
November 2, 2024 | Albanian Heritage Month | Red |
November 3, 2024 | Hindu Heritage Month | orange |
November 3, 2024 | Treaties Recognition Week | white, yellow, red, orange |
November 4, 2025 | Color The World Orange for CRPS/RSD Awareness | Orange |
November 5, 2025 | Eczema Awareness Month | Blue |
November 5, 2025 | 4-H Canada Show Your Colours Day | Green |
November 7, 2024 | Veterans Week | red |
November 7, 2024 | International Inuit Day | white, yellow, red, blue |
November 8, 2024 | Indigenous Veterans Day | white, yellow, red, orange |
November 10, 2025 | World NET Cancer Day | |
November 11, 2024 | Remembrance Day | red |
November 16, 2024 | Louis Riel Day | blue, white |
November 17, 2025 | World Prematurity Day | purple |
November 19, 2025 | Children's Grief Awarness Day | blue |
November 19, 2025 | #NoGoodWay Campaign - Motionball | Yellow |
November 20, 2024 | National Child Day | Multi Colour |
November 20, 2024 | Transgender Day of Remembrance | blue, pink, white |
November 22, 2024 | Canadian History Week | Red, white, red |
November 23, 2025 | Lung Cancer Awareness Month | green |
November 30, 2025 | Stomach Cancer Awareness Day | blue |
November 30, 2024 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence | red |
December
Date | Event | Sign Colour |
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December 1, 2025 | Hamilton Out of the Cold | blue and orange |
December 3, 2024 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities | purple |
December 6, 2024 | National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women | dimmed |
December 10, 2024 | Human Rights Day | Multi Colour |
December 11, 2024 | Anniversary of the Statute of Westminster | blue, red, white |
Lighting Request
Hamilton Sign Donors
It may have taken a few years to come to fruition, and it was worth it. The HAMILTON sign is a gift to the City of Hamilton in recognition of Canada 150 from the following donors:
- AIM Environmental Group Inc.
- ArcelorMittal Dofasco
- Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd.
- Fengate Assets Investments
- The McKeil Family
- Valeri Construction Ltd.
- Vrancor Group
- Losani Homes
- LiUNA
- Carmen’s Group
- PJ & Joe Mercanti
- The Mercanti Family
- Sam & Roma, Peter & Gabriella, Ian & Lisa Mercanti-Ladd
- Roxborough Park Development Legacy Project
- Sergio Manchia Urbancore Developments
- Nick Carnicelli Carriage Gate Homes & David Horwood Effort Trust