The Palm Springs Air Museum Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair returns Monday 30, 2022.  Air Fair starts at 10 am, and Flower Drop Ceremony starts at 1 pm. As in years past, the day includes music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and airplanes taking off and landing on the tarmac. The highlight of the day is the dropping of 3,000 red and white carnations from a vintage aircraft. The B-25 Mitchell Bomber will lead the processional from inside the hangar. 

The flower drop honors and memorializes all veterans who lost their lives defending the United States of America. The white carnations are in honor of those who fought in WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam.  The red carnations are in honor of those who died in more recent conflicts including the Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.   Along with the carnations, a dozen roses will be added in honor of local Gold Star Families – those local families who lost loved ones while serving our country.  Hunter Lopez’ family is the most recent Gold Star Family.

Although tickets will be sold at the door, it’s recommended to purchase online in advance on PSAirMuseum.org

The Palm Springs Air Museum contains over 71 vintage airframes from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War contained in 86,000 square feet of open hangars and on the tarmac. Additional displays and memorabilia are located throughout the hangar facilities. The Museum is open daily from 10 am until 5 PM.