BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County has a chance to honor those who served our country this weekend as the Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club hosts their 12th Annual Thousand Flags event.
The park will be covered with flags to help recognize military members who lost their lives serving the United States.
Flags can be sponsored in honor of current or former military member for a donation of $50 during the event.
The event begins on Saturday, May 23, with a flag raising ceremony at 12 p.m. followed by a concert and barbecue.
On Sunday, May 24, the club will be hosting a fun run and honor walk at the park beginning at 8 a.m.
Finally on Monday, the event will recognize Memorial Day with a flag raising ceremony, playing of the national anthem, and presentations by local veterans’ groups.
Comrades and Canopies will also be parachuting into the event during the program.
Bakersfield Breakfast Rotary Club In-coming President Sanda Parnel joined Eyewitness News to share more details about the event.
Proceeds raised at the event will benefit local veterans and first responders.
More information can be found at bbrc.org.