Welcome Home Celebration Tomorrow at Lunken Airport

Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan, their families, families of currently deployed soldiers and veterans from all branches of the military have been invited to enjoy an evening of free food, entertainment, giveaways, kids activities and the camaraderie of other service members on Saturday May 17, from 4-8 PM at Lunken Airport.

Former Cincinnati Bengal and 1998 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee will serve as master of ceremonies. You will be able to visit with other local sport celebrities and receive free giveaway prizes.

The event is hosted by the VA Medical Center.

Entertainment

• Dan Varner Band - The Dan Varner Band has opened up for & shared the big stage with national acts such as Blake Shelton, John Micheal Montgomery, Craig Morgan, Taylor Swift, Josh Gracin, Confederate Rairoad, Little Texas & Jason Micheal Caroll.
• Daniel Smith's "Thank You (A tribute to the American Soldier)
• Bill Whyte's funny and twisted songs
• Team Fastrax exhibition skydive

Prizes to be Given Away

• 3 Family Memberships to Urban Active Fitness
• 2 Night stay in Las Vegas, Nevada provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort
• 2 Night stay in Columbus, Ohio provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort
• 2 night stay in Hilton Head provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort
• 2- 2 night stays in Myrtle Beach provided by Tropicana Casino & Resort

Things to know before you arrive:

• Gates open at 3 PM. Food and beverages will be available from 3:45 pm.
• The Welcome Home Celebration kicks off at 4 PM.
• Do not bring personal coolers, food or alcohol onto the premises. Free food and beverages will be provided compliments of our sponsors.
• Strollers and lawn chairs are permitted and encouraged. Any child under 15 years of age must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Bring a blanket or a lawn chair! There is plenty of green space to relax and enjoy the live entertainment and activities.

Groups of 20 or more arriving in the same vehicle MUST call the event hotline in advance at 513-475-6943 to make special parking arrangements.

Directions.

Continue reading the “Schedule of Events.”

Gates open at 3:00 PM - Activities start at exactly 4:00 PM
You must be present to win prizes

4:00 - 4:30 - Opening Ceremonies
Presentation of Colors
National Anthem
Invocation
Dove Release in Honor of the Fallen
The Warbirds flying 4-plane Missing Man Formation

4:30 - 4:45
Flyover
US Flag Jump and "Thank You Presentation"
VA Director Linda Smith
Anthony Munoz and Sponsor Prize Drawing

4:45 - Entertainment
Daniel Smith and the Fifth Amendment

5:30
Anthony Munoz and Sponsor Prize Drawing

6:05 - Entertainment
Bill Whyte

6:35
Anthony Munoz and Sponsor Prize Drawing

6:45 - Entertainment
Dan Varner Band

8:00 - Entertainment
Team Fastrax Pyro Jump

Children's activities all day from 4:00 – 8:00