Marquee Messages

Reserve the Marquee for your celebration

Celebrate your milestone or occasion with a custom marquee message on the Byrd Theatre Marquee! Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, wedding proposal, or congratulations, our marquee offers prominent placement and a unique photo opportunity to share with your social network and cherish for years to come. Click below to inquire about your preferred date and time.
A Marquee Message is a donation benefit at the $250 donation level to the Byrd Theatre.
Please note the following:
  • The Byrd Theatre marquee is NOT available for advertisements
  • Custom Marquee Messages are posted for a guaranteed minimum of 4 hours. Marquee messages may be changed after 4 hours.
  • Byrd Theatre programming messages are prioritized over custom messages (public screenings, events, etc.)
  • Marquee letters are ONLY capitalized
  • Punctuation is NOT available
  • Letter colors are selected at random
Marquee Lettering Specifications:
Line 1: Up to 14 total letters + spaces
Line 2: Up to 18 total letters + spaces
Line 3: Up to 18 total letters + spaces
Host a Movie Party and receive a $50 marquee discount, making your custom message only $200!
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All messages are subject to approval. Messages are intended for celebrations and life events. We kindly ask for no political messages or calls to action. Thank you.

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