Space Coast Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration, Hosted by MLB
Help Us Welcome Our Heroes Home!
MLB is proud to host the 2026 Space Coast Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebrations, honoring local veterans returning from their unforgettable day in Washington, D.C. visiting the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
Join us for any or all five celebrations! Let's pack the terminal with grateful supporters cheering our returning veterans. Arrive early and enjoy the "Red, White & You" Pre-Flight Party, featuring live bands, popular food trucks, beer (21+) from Intracoastal Brewing Company, and uplifting patriotic spirit.
Read on for dates and details.
2026 Space Coast Honor Flight Schedule
Free Community Event. Free Parking. Live Bands, Food, Beer (21+) & More!
| Flight Date & Event Time |
Where | Flight Sponsor |
Band Headliner |
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April 11, 2026 |
MLB Airport Terminal |
Melbourne Orlando International Airport | Panama |
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May 16, 2026 |
MLB Airport Terminal 1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL |
Mederi CAREtenders HOSPICE |
Andrew Rickman & |
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June 13, 2026 |
MLB Airport Terminal 1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL |
Honoring Wil & Ed Montminy | The Last Call Band |
|
Sept 12, 2026 |
MLB Airport Terminal 1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL |
The Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company | Hot Pink |
|
Oct 17, 2026 |
MLB Airport Terminal 1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL |
Northrop Grumman | Phoenix |
What To Expect - Event Timeline
- 8:00 p.m. Doors Open
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8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Red, White, and You Pre-Flight Party
Enjoy music, food, beer (21+), plus giveaways -
9:34 p.m. Expected Flight Arrival*
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10:00 p.m. Veterans Walk of Honor
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10:30 p.m. Event Concludes
* Flight schedules subject to delays. Monitor our site and social channels for real-time updates.
Make It Memorable
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Wear your red, white and blue
- Show your love with homemade posters and flags
Come Together!
Invite your friends, family, neighbors, clubs, and co-workers. Use our "Sharing Kit" to organize your church group, scout troop, civic club, or Veteran organization to join us.
Help Us Spread the Word!
(Free templates, invites and images)
Support the Welcome Home Celebration
About Space Coast Honor Flight
Space Coast Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization that flies U.S. veterans, free of charge, to Washington, D.C., to visit the nation’s war memorials honoring their service and sacrifice.
We are proud that our hometown heroes, accompanied by a guardian, begin their journey from their hometown airport following a moving send-off ceremony. Their incredible day concludes upon returning to MLB Airport, where they are welcomed by a grateful community, cheering and saluting their service. It is a heartfelt and patriotic celebration for all!
If you'd like to learn more about SCHF and how you can get involved, visit spacecoasthonorflight.org.
Please note: Melbourne Orlando International Airport is proud to host the Welcome Home celebration, but we are not affiliated with SCHF operations. Any questions specific to SCHF’s program, Veterans, or Guardians should be directed to 321-456-7031 or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org.