This banner comes in two sections. The “Happy” section is about 4 feet, 4 inches. The “Birthday” section is about 6 feet, 4 inches. Both have about 18 inches of extra cord on both ends for hanging. They can be hung separately or tied together and hung as one long banner. Use hooks, thumb tacks, poster putty, or tape. And the letters and lightening can be moved along the string to adjust the length slightly.