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Honor. Remember. Celebrate 
 
FLABOB VETERANS CELEBRATION

Riverside's Biggest Celebration honoring our Vets!

Brought to you by Flabob Airport & City of Jurupa Valley. Join us at Flabob Airport for the 24th Annual Veterans Celebration, a powerful day dedicated to honoring those who served our country. Experience a one-of-a-kind event featuring vintage aircraft, live entertainment, a patriotic parade, and hands-on activities for all ages. From thrilling airplane rides to meaningful moments at the Veterans Welcome Center, this is more than an event — it’s a community tradition. Don’t miss the Special Veterans Honor Ceremony and Parade as we recognize and celebrate our nation’s heroes. Admission is FREE and open to all ages!

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​Saturday, November 14th, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM
🎟 FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | All Ages Welcome

VETERANS WELCOME CENTER

Veterans, stop by our Welcome Center and check-in for a free Challenge Coin, raffles, and a slice of cake. Enjoy the center all day long with free water, mocktails, dunk tank, hair cuts, and more. Don't miss the Honor Ceremony at 12pm. Your service deserves the spotlight!

**Challenge coins and cake will be available while supplies last.**

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WIN a Free Airplane Ride 

Every person who downloads and presents their Eventbrite ticket can enter into our raffle for a chance to win a free biplane ride! Bring your ticket with you and drop it off at the Airplane Ride booth. Three winners will be drawn at 12:00 PM sharp.

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Raffle Rules:

  • âś” Must be 18 years or older

  • âś” One entry per valid Eventbrite ticket

  • âś” Winner must be on airport grounds at time of drawing

  • âś” Winners announced at the Airplane Ride Booth at 12:00 PM

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Not a raffle winner? Don’t worry — different aircraft types will be offering rides for purchase throughout the day, including vintage biplanes, classic taildraggers, and more.

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  • Drawing: 12:00 PM at the Airplane Rides Booth (winners announced on PA).

  • Must be present: If a winner is not present, a new name will be drawn.

  • Safety first: Weather and operational conditions may affect ride schedules and aircraft availability.

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3 winners · Free biplane ride · 5 aircraft types available for purchase

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Veteran Activities

-Veterans Welcome Center

-Free challenge coin for Vets

-Honor Ceremony & Parade

-Military Reenactment & Vehicles

-Vets HQ exhibitors featuring Veteran services

-raffles 

Family & Community Fun

-Beer gardens hosted by 3 Iron Brewing Co.

-Food vendors & Trucks

-vendors/exhibitors

-Youth market

-Kid Zone with Petting Zoo & Home Depot activities

-Airport Cafe

-Car Show

-Antique tractors & engines

Aviation Related

-Airplane Rides available

-Vintage static aircraft displays

-Flabob Express DC-3

-CAF D-Day Doll C47 & Skydiver demonstration

-Warbird Displays

-Wright Flyer Museum Tours

-Airport Park

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EVENT MAPS & FLYER

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Other Ways to Participate:

EVENT SPONSORS

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Questions about the event? Give Us a Call!

951-683-2309

or Email Us

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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Flabob Airport
5370 Mission Rock Way, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
9am to 4pm
Free Parking & Admission

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4130 Mennes Ave. #24 

Jurupa Valley, CA 92509

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Email: info@flabob.org

Phone: (951) 683-2309

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Airport Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm

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Cafe Hours

Open 7 days a week!

7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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The Tom Wathen Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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