Thunderbirds Soar This Weekend at Jones Beach

Memorial Day weekend kicks off Saturday with the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach.

More than 300,000 people flocked to Jones Beach last year for the two-day event, set this year for Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m.

A total of 11 performers and air teams will streak across mostly sunny skies and whip past spectators.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Golden Knights, the Breitling Jet Team, American Airpower Museum Warbirds, Geico Skytypers, Miss Geico, Jack Links’ Screamin’ Sasquatch, and the Air National Guard are among the aircraft expected for the show. Famed pilots Sean D. Tucker, Matt Chapman, and David Windmiller will be taking to the skies as well.

Admission to the show is free. A $10 fee will be charged for parking. Parking lots will fill quickly so it is recommended that attendees arrive before 10 a.m. for the best spots.

Kites and pets will not be permitted. Bags and other beach items will be allowed but may be subjected to a search.

A VIP chalet will be erected at Jones Beach for the duration of the shows and will welcome spectators to a private beachfront area for a full continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and open bars. Tickets are $200 per adult per day. Tickets for children ages 6-12 are $125 each. Children 5 and under can attend free of charge.

Check out photos and videos from last year’s Bethpage Air Show here.

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