# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Mission 56 Welcome Home Celebration
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: It’s our first Mission of 2026!!! Join us as we celebrate and honor true American heroes. Let’s give them the Welcome Home they truly deserve for their unwavering service and sacrifice.

ETA of Allegiant Charter Flight #TBD is 8:00 - 8:15pm.

Invite your friends and families to be part of this powerful moment.
Help us cheer their return and show them how much they mean to our community!

📣 Spread the word — we welcome cheerleaders, scouts, school groups, social clubs, civic organizations, and everyone who wants to say “thank you.”

🎏 Bring your American flag
👕 Wear red, white, or blue
🪧 Make a welcome home sign
❤️ Bring your pride, your voice, and your gratitude

SEATING AT THE AIRPORT IS LIMITED SO PLEASE BRING A CHAIR. (Baggage claim area only.  No chairs are allowed in the hallway)

Dinner is available at The District Pub which will be open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm before the Veterans arrive. It is in the pre-security area located on the 2nd floor between Ticketing A and B at the airport.

A few items to note:
1.  St Pete - Clearwater International Airport (PIE) is the host of this event. We are their guests and are thankful for our partnership with them. Please show respect to the PIE personnel. Should you have any questions, please come and see an HF Board member.  
2.  Parking in short and long term will be complimentary. Even if you have to take a ticket upon entering, the gates will be open after the event.
3.  Seating for the general public is very limited so bring a chair for the baggage claim area only. Make sure to bring a bottle of water too. 
4.  There is “Reserved” seating for our Ambassadors, those Veterans who have flown with us on an honor flight. If you are accompanying a Veteran please bring a chair since we only have a certain number of chairs.
5.  Groups that are lining up in the hallway - we have been asked by PIE to remind you that you can only be one deep and only on one side of the hallway. And no chairs or strollers are allowed in the hallway. This is for the safety of our Veterans and also the guardians. Please do not put anything on the art display cases. 
6.  Please remain in place until the last Veteran has made his/her way down the hallway and into the baggage claim area. Some of our Veterans take some time when they deplane and then use the restroom. You will know it is the last Veteran when you see the color guards and flags following the last Veteran. We want EVERY Veteran to feel your love and respect for all he/she has done for us.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/pinellas-park/mission-56-welcome-home-celebration/200029742144610
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 189

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Pinellas Park
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport
- **lat**: 27.90677500125
- **long**: -82.690551942312
- **full address**: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, First Class Cafe, Terminal Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33762, United States, Pinellas Park

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Mission 56 Welcome Home Celebration being held?
  - **A:** Mission 56 Welcome Home Celebration takes place on Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, First Class Cafe, Terminal Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33762, United States, Pinellas Park.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Mission 56 Welcome Home Celebration?
  - **A:** Mission 56 Welcome Home Celebration is organized by Honor Flight of West Central Florida.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Mission 56 Welcome Home Celebration is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Pinellas Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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