The event kicks off at 10 am with the Heatwave Jazz Band, food from various vendors, the F-177 Nighthawk Stealth Bomber, children's activities, and warbird rides. The flower drop of over 3,000 red and white carnations from a B-25 Mitchell bomber begins at 1 pm to honor those who fought and died defending the United States. General admission is $20. Children ages 12 and under are free. .