Once the warm weather officially takes over the state of New York, it’s almost impossible not to spend your days dreaming about hanging out on the beach with your toes in the sand. Throughout the Empire State, you’ll find thousands of places where you can spend your days along the waterfront, but some of them offer more than just relaxing places to steal away to. Happening every year above the oceanfront, mark your calendars so that you can be sure you don’t miss out on this year’s Bethpage Air Show.
Celebrating its 16th year at Jones Beach State Park, the Bethpage Air Show will be returning to New York again this spring.
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Happening on Saturday, May 25th and Sunday, May 26th, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. you’ll be able to witness one of the country’s best air shows.
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Each year, hundreds of thousands of people come out to Jones Beach State Park to enjoy a day at the ocean under the sun.
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As you celebrate Memorial Day like never before, all it takes is a glance up at the sky to witness this highly-anticipated event.
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For the seventh year, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be leading the Bethpage Air Show.
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Over the course of the day, you’ll see everything from skytypers writing all sorts of messages in the sky…
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…To parachuters and stunt pilots that will send adrenaline pumping through your body. It’s seriously an oceanfront sight to be seen!
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Trust us, this isn’t the typical view you’re used to having when you look up into the sky.
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Stunt pilots will take over the air space above the state park, with the Army Golden Knights Parachters and The Canadian Forces’ Snowbirds featured on this year’s performers list.
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With each year showcasing different military performers, planes, and pilots, you never know exactly what you’ll end up seeing happen in the sky at the Bethpage Air Show.
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The air show gives you and your entire family a reason to get out of the house, throwing you into a day full of thrilling plane rides and tricks happening right before your eyes.
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Considering how highly sought after this air show is, you might be wondering its cost but you’ll be happy to hear that it’s actually free! You’ll just need to cover the cost of parking at Jones Beach, something that also won’t cost you a dime if you have an Empire Passport.
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Quickly approaching again for the year, celebrate the 16th annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park for a Memorial Day that’s one-of-a-kind.
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Address: 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY 11793
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To find out more about the Bethpage Air Show, click here.
Address: 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY 11793
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