Everything to know for the WAFB Draft Day on April 29

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What you need to know for the Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB) Draft Day event:
* The Draft Day event is occurring inside Hangar 52 and the 5 Bay Hangar. Gates open at 11 a.m. and the event concludes at 3 p.m. The event is rain or shine.
* Free food and drinks will be provided by the Kansas City Chief’s event sponsors: Papa Johns, Heartland Coke-a-Cola, and the Whiteman Base Community Council.
* The event is open to anyone with base access.

Things to do at the Draft Day event:
* Player, alumni and cheerleader autographs.
* Interactive stage show featuring Mitch Holthus, the voice of the Chiefs.
* NFL Play 60 areas featuring skills challenges, drills, and obstacles.
* Inflatables and bounce houses.
* Pass, catch and kick challenges.
* Cheer Camp with the Chiefs' cheerleaders.
* Dance Zone with the Chiefs' cheerleaders.
* Meet the Chiefs’ mascots KC Wolf and Warpaint.
* The Chiefs’ Rumble Team will perform.
* See Whiteman AFB static displays, a munitions display and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal display.
* An A-10 flyover at noon.
* Much more!

Parking and getting to the event:
* Parking is allowed on all hard surface areas. Please follow all parking rules, signs and traffic laws.
* Off limits parking areas include the lots directly outside Hangar 52 and the 5 Bay Hangar. In addition, event parking is not allowed in the security forces parking lot.
* Attendees are encouraged to enter and exit Whiteman AFB through any gate.
* Event signs will help provide directions to the event.

Security at the event:
* The event will adhere to the NFL’s Bag Policy. Only clear plastic bags equal to or smaller than a one gallon freezer bag will be allowed inside the event.
* Prior to entering the event, all bags and strollers will be searched.
* Small clutch bags and small purses with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the event with one of the clear plastic bags.
* Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.