5th Annual Field of Honor Open Sept. 9-Sept. 16, 2023, at Veterans Park in Arlington

By Office of Communication

Posted on August 29, 2023, August 29, 2023

The 5th Annual Arlington Field of Honor will kick-off at 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, at Veterans Park, located at 3600 W. Arkansas Lane. This year’s event will run through Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

The Arlington Field of Honor began in 2019 to commemorate the victims of the 9/11 attacks. During the week, 911 flags will fly and are able to be purchased by individuals to honor or memorialize active-duty military, veterans, fallen service men and women, first responders, and heroes in their lives. At the end of the event, the flags that are purchased can be picked up or shipped to the purchaser. All proceeds benefit the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation, which was established by the Great Southwest Rotary.

Activities on the opening day, Sept. 9, include:

• An opening ceremony with guest speakers at noon.
•  Live performances by local performers beginning at 3 p.m.
•  A spectacular drone show at 8:30 p.m.

 This event is open to all ages and will be a great day to spend at Veterans Park.

 If you are interested in volunteering, organizers are still looking for help to set-up the field on Friday, Sept. 8, be docents during the week, assist in taking the field down on Sept. 17. Click here to learn how to sign up as a volunteer.

 Residents may purchase a flag to honor a hero in their life by going to www.arlingtonfoh.org or visiting the Field of Honor tent during the event. Follow the Arlington Field of Honor Facebook page for more information and updates.