Billboard

56 photos · 2005–2026

56 photographs tagged Billboard, 2005–2026.

Ilhan Omar Billboard above Lake Street in Minneapolis — Ilhan Omar billboard seen on Lake Street in South Minneapolis in May 2026. It reads "Need help with a federal agency? Congresswoman Omar is here to help you".

1776 National Champs Billboard America 250 — A billboard on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis that reads "1776 National Champs.". Seen on May 8, 2026.

Minnesota Timberwolves billboard above First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — A Minnesota Timberwolves billboard rises above First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. The large advertisement features several Wolves players, including Anthony Edwards, on the side of a building next to the well-known music venue.

Minnesota Nice Mississippi Smarter billboard — A billboard in Downtown Minneapolis features the message "Minnesota Nice. Mississippi Smarter. Let's Teach Kids to Read!" This public advertisement, sponsored by the Ciresi Walburn Foundation, advocates for improved literacy and educational outcomes across Minnesota. The campaign utilizes data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress to underscore the importance of reading proficiency.

Justice for Allison Lussier Billboard — A billboard advocating for justice for Allison Lussier is displayed on Lake Street in Minneapolis. The banner, featuring a portrait of Lussier and a medicine wheel, calls for change for Indigenous women, highlighting issues of violence and injustice within Indigenous communities.

A billboard advertising The Abandoned Hayride haunted attraction stands along Interstate 35W with Minneapolis downtown skyline illuminated at dusk. — A digital billboard along Interstate 35W advertises "The Abandoned Hayride," billed as "The Haunted Hayride, Totally Reinvented" and open that night. The attraction is a seasonal Halloween event held each fall in Chaska, Minnesota, about 20 miles southwest of Minneapolis.

Travel Wisconsin billboard advertising autumn tourism above brick storefronts on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at dusk. — A "Travel Wisconsin" billboard promoting autumn tourism is displayed on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis. The advertisement features the slogan "Here's to putting the awe in autumn" and imagery of people enjoying fall foliage.

United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 RNC — United States Capitol Police officers on bicycles patrol near a digital billboard displaying "FIGHT THE LEFTWING MEDIA" during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The convention, a significant quadrennial event for the Republican Party, brings together delegates and supporters to formally nominate their presidential candidate and shape the party's platform. Security is a major concern for such large-scale political gatherings, necessitating visible police presence to ensure public safety and manage potential disruptions. The use of bicycle patrols allows officers to navigate crowded urban environments efficiently and maintain a closer connection with the public.

Fox News at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee — A large banner featuring Fox News personalities and the "DEMOCRACY 24" slogan adorns the network's broadcast headquarters in downtown Milwaukee during the 2024 Republican National Convention. Located at Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Juneau Avenue, the building served as a central hub for the network's coverage of the event.

Bank of America Boston Marathon charity advertisement at Park Street Station on the MBTA Green Line in Boston. — Park Street Station opened in 1897 as the first subway station built in the United States, constructed beneath Boston Common to ease surface traffic on Tremont Street. It remains a transfer point between the Red and Green Lines, with signage here marking Green Line service toward Copley Square and points west. The Bank of America advertisement promotes "Find a Runner, Help a Cause," a Boston Marathon charity-bib program run through the Boston Athletic Association that pairs race entries with fundraising for participating nonprofits.

Rideshares just a ride not your ride or die — A new billboard on Hennepin Ave in downtown Minneapolis from “Ride Sure”. Per it’s website, the campaign by the owner of Blue & White Taxi wants to debunk what it says are myths that rideshare is a better alternative to taxis.

The Epoch Times billboard illuminates atop a brick building at Lake Street and South 2nd Avenue in Minneapolis, with Gaza protest banners on the facade below. — An illuminated billboard for The Epoch Times newspaper stands atop a commercial building at the corner of Lake Street and South 2nd Avenue in Minneapolis. The building's facade also displays large protest banners calling to "Stop the genocide in Gaza."

Anti-War Committee billboard reading "End U.S. Aid To Israel" stands on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. — A billboard sponsored by the Anti-War Committee stands prominently on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis. It displays the message "END U.S. AID TO ISRAEL!" accompanied by an image of a hand making a peace sign against a Palestinian flag.

The vintage Grain Belt Beer sign illuminates at dusk on Nicollet Island with Minneapolis skyline and Hennepin Avenue Bridge behind. — The Grain Belt Beer sign, a historic Minneapolis landmark, stands on Nicollet Island overlooking the Mississippi River. Originally installed in 1941, this illuminated sign once advertised the nearby Grain Belt Brewery, which operated in Northeast Minneapolis. In the background, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, the first bridge to cross the Mississippi River at Minneapolis, connects downtown with the city's northeast side.

LynLake Brewery storefront on Lyndale Avenue with ACAB graffiti marked on adjacent commercial billboard at night in Minneapolis. — The LynLake Brewery, located on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis, occupies a building known for its distinctive theater-like architecture. Adjacent to the brewery, a commercial billboard features an advertisement that has been marked with the graffiti 'ACAB'.

Miller Lite advertisement on Lyndale Avenue promoting free Metro Transit rides for St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Minneapolis. — A sign on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis advertises free rides on Metro Transit for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Sponsored by Miller Lite, this public service initiative offered complimentary transportation on all Metro Transit routes from 6 p.m. through the end of service on Saturday, March 16.

Pedestrians and vehicles gather outside the illuminated Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Patrons gather outside the Orpheum Theatre on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis in March 2024. Opened in 1921 as a vaudeville house, the Orpheum Theatre is a significant part of Minneapolis's historic Hennepin Avenue theater district.

Epoch Times billboard on Central Ave Minneapolis — An illuminated billboard for The Epoch Times stands along Central Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis.

Large advertisements for Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert are displayed on the exterior of Planet Hollywood Las Vegas, Nevada. — Large-scale advertisements for country music stars Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert adorn the exterior of Planet Hollywood Las Vegas. The resort, which opened in 1999, is known for its Hollywood-themed decor and its history of hosting major musical acts and residencies. These prominent displays highlight the ongoing tradition of the Las Vegas Strip to feature top-tier entertainment and celebrity endorsements as a draw for visitors.

Find Your Future ad on Resorts World — Las Vegas with what has to be the largest billboard ever regarding law enforcement hiring. The 100,000 square foot digital wall covered a significant portion of the 59 story Resort World building. (Las Vegas, September 2023

Resorts World Las Vegas towers with Hilton, Crockfords, and Conrad signage along the Las Vegas Strip. — Resorts World Las Vegas opened in June 2021 on the site of the former Stardust casino, marking the first ground-up resort built on the Las Vegas Strip in more than a decade. The $4.3 billion project, developed by Genting Group, houses three hotel brands under one roof: Hilton, Crockfords Las Vegas, and Conrad Las Vegas. Crockfords takes its name from a London gaming club founded in 1828, here licensed as the property's luxury tower. The Conrad brand, part of Hilton's portfolio, caters to upscale travelers and marked its Las Vegas debut with this property.

Color of Change billboard in front of skyline — A billboard in Downtown Minneapolis displays a message from Color of Change, an organization focused on racial justice. The advertisement, seen on August 30, 2023, features a person with tape over their mouth, bearing the words "ACTION SPEAKS," and the slogan "UNTIL JUSTICE IS REAL.COM."

All women are beautiful artsy billboard — A billboard displaying "All Women Are Beautiful" is visible above George Floyd Square at E 38th St in Minneapolis. This artwork was created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School as part of the Social Justice Billboard Project. The project has been showcasing local artists since July 2020.

2 art billboards over Unity Foods in Minneapolis — Billboards created by 8th-grade students from Franklin Middle School are displayed above Unity Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. These artworks are part of the Social Justice Billboard Project, which has been showcasing local artists since July 2020.

Scott Jensen billboard at George Floyd Square — A billboard featuring Scott Jensen, a Republican candidate for Minnesota Governor, and Matt Birk, his running mate, is positioned directly above Cup Foods at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The location is significant as it is the site where George Floyd was murdered in May 2020, leading to widespread protests and the establishment of the "George Floyd Square" autonomous zone.

GOP candidate for Governor billboard at George Floyd Square — A billboard featuring Scott Jensen and Matt Birk, candidates for Minnesota Governor, is positioned directly above the George Floyd mural at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The billboard, which reads "FIGHT INFLATION," was erected during the 2022 election cycle. George Floyd Square, located at the intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue, became a focal point of protests and activism following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

Center for American Experiment billboard in Minneapolis — A billboard along Interstate 94 in Minneapolis, sponsored by the Center for American Experiment, asserts that "Minnesota is a high crime state." The advertisement directs viewers to HighCrimeMN.com, a website that presents data interpreted by the organization to show an increase in crime.

Scott Jensen and Matt Birk Safer Streets billboard in Minneapolis — A billboard in North Minneapolis promotes Scott Jensen for Governor and Matt Birk for Lieutenant Governor, with the slogan "Safer Streets." The advertisement was prepared and paid for by Dr. Scott Jensen, with a mailing address in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Michael Bolton concert billboard advertising October 15 performance at Grand Casino Mille Lacs in North Minneapolis. — Grand Casino Mille Lacs, owned and operated by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, is located in Onamia, Minnesota, about ninety miles north of the Twin Cities. Its event center regularly books national touring acts, and this billboard advertised an October 15 concert by singer Michael Bolton. Bolton, known for hits such as "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and "How Can We Be Lovers," has spent much of his later career performing at casino venues across the Midwest. The ad was posted on a building in North Minneapolis as part of a broader campaign promoting the show.

Royce White campaign billboard on Lake Street in Minneapolis targeting Ilhan Omar. — A billboard on Lake Street in Minneapolis promotes Royce White's campaign for Congress, directly challenging incumbent Ilhan Omar. The advertisement features slogans such as "NO LOCKDOWNS. NO MANDATES. NO APOLOGIES. NO SELLIN' OUT." and "DEFEAT ILHAN OMAR!". Paid for by Royce White for Congress, this billboard was a visible element of the political discourse in Minneapolis during the election cycle. The imagery on the billboard includes White's portrait with text on his head referencing "UNITED STATES OF THE FEDERAL RESERVE."

Welcome to Lake Street You Belong Here — A billboard at the intersection of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis reads "Welcome to Lake Street. You belong here."

Ilhan Omar for Congress banner in Minneapolis — A banner supporting Ilhan Omar's re-election campaign is displayed on a building along Lake Street in Minneapolis. The banner reads "HER BACK ...TO CONGRESS!" and features Omar's name and "FOR CONGRESS."

Rich Stanek for Minnesota Governor billboard — A billboard for Rich Stanek's gubernatorial campaign is displayed along Interstate 35W in Minneapolis. The advertisement, prepared and paid for by Right Now MN, emphasizes public safety as a key platform for his candidacy. Stanek, formerly the Hennepin County Sheriff, sought the Republican nomination for governor.

Social Security Administration Billboard in Minneapolis — A Social Security Administration (SSA) billboard as seen in downtown Minneapolis.

ChowNow billboard on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at night beside a closed storefront. — A ChowNow billboard on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Hennepin Avenue serves as a major thoroughfare, connecting various neighborhoods and facilitating commerce within the city.

Chris Hawkey Avoid STD's Billboard — Billboard in downtown Minneapolis that reads: Avoid STD's Get Checked Regularly Paid for by Chris Hawkey

FBI US Capitol Violence Digital Billboard — A digital billboard displays a message from the FBI seeking information regarding the U.S. Capitol violence. The billboard features the FBI seal and an image of the U.S. Capitol building, along with contact information including a website and a phone number. This public appeal was part of the ongoing investigation into the events of January 6, 2021, aiming to gather evidence and identify individuals involved in the attack on the Capitol. The use of digital billboards is a common tactic for law enforcement to reach a broad audience with urgent public safety messages.

Target Billboard after the store reopens — An illuminated Target billboard on Lake Street in Minneapolis displays a message announcing, "Our Doors are Open for the Lake Street Community." This advertisement appeared after Target retail locations in the area sustained damage and temporarily closed following the civil unrest in May 2020, which occurred after the death of George Floyd. The billboard communicates the return of essential retail services to the Lake Street corridor, a vital commercial and residential area that experienced significant disruption. It signifies Target's commitment to the community during a period of recovery and rebuilding.

Ilhan Omar banner and COVID-19 Billboard — A billboard during COVID-19 pandemic that reads "Stay 6 feet from others". "Send Her Back... To Congress!" Ilhan Omar sign on the side of the building.

Frederick Joseph tweet on Clear Channel billboard in Minneapolis North Loop reads "Protestors aren't trying to start a race — The billboard stands above a Clear Channel advertising space in the North Loop, on a brick warehouse building along Washington Avenue North. It displays a tweet from writer Frederick Joseph, posted June 5, 2020, reading: "Protestors aren't trying to start a race war — we're trying to end one." The message appeared during the weeks of demonstrations that followed the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in May 2020. Clear Channel Outdoor operates numerous digital and static billboards throughout the Twin Cities, and this one sat above Runyon's, a longtime bar and restaurant on the same block.

Billboard that reads Uptown Reels after Gunfire and Bloodshed — A protest march proceeds along S 4th Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on July 23, 2020. Participants gathered to protest the deployment of federal officers to cities nationwide, with the march route often passing the Federal Courthouse. Above the street, a billboard displays the message 'Uptown reels after gunfire, bloodshed,' reflecting local concerns amidst the broader Minneapolis Uprising.

George Floyd memorial at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis, with mourners gathered at dusk. — Community members gather around a memorial at East 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis on June 4, 2020, days after the killing of George Floyd. Flowers, candles, signs, and chalk messages cover the street in front of Cup Foods, the store beside the intersection where Floyd was killed on May 25. The site became known as George Floyd Square and remained a place of mourning, protest, and community vigil during the nationwide protests against police violence and racism.

Curfew billboards near Target Center in downtown Minneapolis on June 2, 2020, above an empty South 7th Street. — Downtown Minneapolis near Target Center is lined with digital billboards displaying a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message on June 2, 2020. The photograph looks down South 7th Street toward the arena, with nearby commercial buildings and largely empty streets under evening light. The warning was posted during the period of curfews imposed after the killing of George Floyd, when officials used roadside signs and billboards to communicate public safety restrictions across the city.

Curfew billboard above a homeless encampment in South Minneapolis on June 1, 2020. — A digital billboard in South Minneapolis displays a “Twin Cities Curfew 10:00 p.m. Please stay home” message above a homeless encampment on the night of June 1, 2020. Tents, tarps, and fencing fill the lot beneath the sign, with a resident visible at left. The photograph was made during the period of curfews imposed in Minneapolis after the police killing of George Floyd, placing an official public safety directive directly over an encampment already occupying the site.

George Floyd billboard above an encampment in June 2020. — A Justice for George Floyd billboard seen above an encampment in Minneapolis 3 days after his murder.

George Floyd mural and memorial at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis with flowers and protest signs. — The George Floyd mural and memorial at George Floyd Square in South Minneapolis cover the side of the Cup Foods building where Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. The painted tribute shows his portrait framed by the words “George Floyd” and “I Can Breathe Now,” with the names of other people killed by police written behind him. Flowers, candles, signs, and handwritten messages left at the base of the wall document the site’s role as a public place of mourning and protest in the days after his death.

Hundreds of protesters fill Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a May 2020 demonstration following George Floyd's death. — Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.

Jack Daniels guitar mural and neon signs illuminate Whiskey Junction nightclub on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. — Whiskey Junction sits on Cedar Avenue in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a stretch long associated with live music venues near the University of Minnesota's West Bank. The building's side wall carries a large hand-painted mural advertising Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, styled around an electric guitar, alongside signage for "Live at the Whiskey." Next door, The Joint Bar and The Cabooze occupy the same block, part of a cluster of music clubs that has defined this stretch of Cedar Avenue for decades.

Times Square intersection at night displays illuminated billboards, theater signage, and traffic on Broadway in Manhattan. — Times Square, Manhattan, appears from Broadway at night with heavy traffic, illuminated advertising displays, and theater district signage including The Book of Mormon. Street signs for a bike path and left-turn lane mark this section of Midtown's traffic network. The area is one of New York City's principal commercial and entertainment districts, where Broadway theaters, retail advertising, and through traffic converge.

Wrigley's Spearmint mural on a brick building in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. — Wrigley's Spearmint mural in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. The painted advertisement on a brick building promotes Wrigley’s Spearmint gum and includes the “Purity Package” graphic and the line “The Flavor Lasts After Every Meal.” It remains next to The Chef’s Gallery storefront on Main Street.

Calvin Klein advertisement billboard dominates corner building at Prince Street and Broadway in SoHo, Manhattan. — Calvin Klein billboard at Prince Street and Broadway in SoHo, Manhattan. The oversized wall advertisement covers the side of a corner loft building at a busy commercial intersection in Lower Manhattan. Surrounding retail storefronts and street traffic place it within SoHo’s fashion and shopping district.

Las Vegas Strip at night showing New York-New York Hotel's replica Manhattan skyline and illuminated casino signs. — New York-New York Hotel and Casino opened in 1997 at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, its towers modeled after a dozen Manhattan skyscrapers including the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. A pedestrian bridge styled after the Brooklyn Bridge connects the property to the sidewalk along the Strip. The theater inside once housed "Zumanity," Cirque du Soleil's adult-themed production that ran from 2003 until 2020. Farther down the boulevard, the replica Eiffel Tower marks the entrance to Paris Las Vegas, which opened in 1999.

Toni Braxton Pepsi advertisement on the Flamingo Hotel facade in Las Vegas. — The Flamingo opened in December 1946, financed in part by mobster Bugsy Siegel, making it the third resort to open on what became the Las Vegas Strip. Little of the original building remains after decades of renovations and expansions, but the Flamingo name and its original site have stayed in continuous operation longer than any other Strip property. The hotel's exterior walls have periodically carried large-scale advertising, including this Diet Pepsi campaign featuring Toni Braxton, who signed with Pepsi as a spokesperson during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Caesars Entertainment owns and operates the Flamingo today.

Times Square at night displays illuminated billboards, yellow taxis, and pedestrians on a crowded Manhattan street. — Times Square sits at the junction of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, a plaza known for its large electronic billboards and heavy pedestrian traffic. The US Armed Forces Recruiting Station has stood at the square's south end since 1946. Yellow taxis fill the street past Broadway advertisers including Ernst & Young and Reuters in May 2005.

Times Square storefront displaying billboards for Stevie Wonder and System of a Down above Virgin Megastore and Loews Theatres. — The Virgin Megastore and Loews Theatres building stood on Broadway at Times Square in Manhattan, with billboards advertising Stevie Wonder and the System of a Down album "Mezmerize," released May 17, 2005. The Virgin Megastore here was one of the chain's flagship New York stores before Virgin closed its United States locations in 2009.

Good Morning America billboard displaying on-air talent on a curved Sony screen in Times Square, Manhattan. — A curved Sony video screen above Times Square in Manhattan displays "Good Morning America," ABC's morning news program. Below it, a ticker of news headlines scrolls across separate electronic signs on the same building.

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