Newport’s Field of Honor to salute military with 1,776 flags

American flags will line the paths of Newport Beach’s Castaways Park this weekend in honor of the nation’s military.

Each year, volunteers from the Exchange Club of Newport Harbor transform Castaways Park, which overlooks the harbor, into a Field of Honor monument to those who serve in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force and their families in celebration of Armed Forces Day on the third Saturday in May.

Beginning at 10 a.m. Friday and running through Sunday, 1,776 American flags will fly at the park. A dedication ceremony Saturday will be the main event of the weekend.

The Field of Honor raises thousands of dollars each year for military charities, according to the Exchange Club. The money comes from donations and a fee that attendees can pay to dedicate a flag for the event. The club will place a yellow ribbon with a name, rank, picture and military branch logo on any flag for $45.

If you go

What: Field of Honor

When: Friday through Sunday

Where: Castaways Park, 700 Dover Drive, Newport Beach

Admission: Free