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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Jones Beach Air Show takes over Long Island during Memorial Day weekend
JONES BEACH, N.Y. (PIX11) – Military planes are taking to the skies on Sunday for the final day of the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach. The first event in the show was held on Saturday, with military pilots performing jaw-dropping demonstrations as they honored the legacies of U.S. troops. More Local News Here's everything you need to know about Sunday's performances: The performances start at 10 a.m. and wrap up around 3 p.m. The best place to watch the show is along the Jones Beach shoreline, whether on the beach or on a boat. Organizers warned it's best to get to the air show as early as possible. It was best for attendees to get to Jones Beach before 8 a.m. Admission to the show itself is free, although you will have to pay $10 for parking. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State The United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, U.S. Navy F-35C Tac Demonstration Team, the U.S. Coast Guard and the 106th Rescue Wing NY Air National Guard HC – 130 / HH 60 Demonstration Team are featured guests in the show, according to the organizer's website. There will also be civilian performances on Sunday, featuring Warbirds, the American Airpower Museum, David Windmiller, SUNY Farmingdale State College Flying Rams, Skytypers and Mike Goulian. Erin Pflaumer is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered both local and national news since 2018. She joined PIX11 in 2023. See more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
What time is Jones Beach Air Show? A look at performance lineup and how and where to watch grand event
Jones Beach on Long Island will hold its annual air show on Memorial Day this weekend. The grand event will feature the US Air Force Thunderbirds and several military artists. Along with the impending Jones Beach Theater concerts, the holiday weekend also marks the informal beginning of summer. Jones Beach Air show is scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 'It is a very good feeling. I guess you would say it's the American feeling,' one person told CBS News. "You get such a feeling of awe inspiring. Our military jet performers show the public this is what we are," stated George Gorman, regional director of New York State Parks. While entry is free on weekend, but parking will cost you $10. Around 250,000 individuals are anticipated to attend Jones Beach Air show. Also Read: Memorial Day 2025: Date, significance, history and traditions of the US federal holiday People have the option of watching the spectacle from a boat or the beach. The best place to witness the act is at Jones Beach State Park. It's best to take a boat out to Zach's Bay if you want to witness the display from the ocean. This year's Four Leaf Air Show in Wantagh will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the main attraction. The 106th Rescue Wing NY Air National Guard HC—130 / HH 60 Demonstration Team, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the SUNY Farmingdale State College Flying Rams, and the U.S. Navy F-35C Tac Demonstration Team will join them. 'This weekend, we are going to bring you 37 minutes of pride,' Lt. Col. Taylor Wright stated. The Rhino Demonstration Team from the Navy will give an inverted performance. The legendary Thunderbirds will depart Long Island and make their way to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, before making stops at Dayton, Ohio, and Beale Air Force Base in California.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
2025 Jones Beach air show to take flight Memorial Day weekend
Despite the dreary weather going into this weekend, the show will go on for the annual Jones Beach air show on Long Island. Hundreds of thousands are expected to turn out for the free display of jaw-dropping aerial excellence — long considered one of the area's official kickoff events to the summer season. The two-day event, officially titled FourLeaf Air Show, returns to the shores of Wantagh on Saturday and Sunday to the delight of flight enthusiasts and beachcombers alike. The United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the line-up of shows taking place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jones Beach State Park. The U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and other performers — including the U.S. Navy F-35C Tac Demonstration Team, the NY Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing and the SUNY Farmingdale State College Flying Rams — will also demonstrate their elite formation skills for the masses. Following the show, the Thunderbirds are set to take flight to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, before making stops in Yuba County, California and Dayton, Ohio. There are no costs to watch the air show as it is free for public viewing, but the parking fee is $10. Hourly bus service from the Freeport LIRR station to Jones Beach will be provided by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) running Friday through Sunday. Pets, drones, balloons and kites are not allowed on the beach during the show. Backpacks are permitted but they may be subject to search by security for safety purposes. Spectators are encouraged to bring their own chairs and coolers, as well as their own food. The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce 'No Entry Zones' — marked with orange colored buoys — off the park during the air show. Boats are only allowed beyond those points, preferably to watch from the ocean, by taking a vessel out to nearby Zach's Bay.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Jones Beach air show: Performance lineup, how to watch and parking info
The Brief The 2025 Jones Beach air show is this Memorial Day weekend. The show will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The headliners of the show are the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. LONG ISLAND - Jones Beach on Long Island will host its annual air show this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25. What we know The 2025 FourLeaf Air Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days at Jones Beach State Park. Specifically, the Thunderbirds are expected to take to the skies around 2 p.m. Spectators will not be charged admission. You can either spectate the show from the beach or from a boat. Jones Beach State Park is an optimal vantage point to see the performance. If you prefer to watch the show from the ocean, taking a boat out to Zach's Bay is the way to go. Why you should care The headliners of the show are the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. The performance will mark their 10th appearance as headliners for the air show. Other performers include the United States Army Parachute Team, also known as the Golden Knights, and the United States Navy F-35C Demo Team. The full list of performers can be found HERE. ***NOTE: A performance schedule is not provided because times are subject to change due to weather or other circumstances beyond the control of the FourLeaf Air Show. Spectators are allowed to bring chairs and coolers, as well as their own food. Backpacks are also permitted, but could be subject to a search by security. Kites, drones and balloons are strictly prohibited. Pets are also not allowed. Jones Beach parking lots open at sunrise, and there are designated handicap parking stalls in every parking field. Parking is free on Friday. For Saturday and Sunday, parking will be $10 – available on a first-come, first-served basis. Click HERE for more information. By the numbers Last year, 106,000 people came out for Friday's practice show, and another 353,000 took in the show on Saturday and Sunday.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
2025 Jones Beach air show: Lineup, location and more to know for Memorial Day weekend
The annual FourLeaf Air Show is returning to Long Island this year for Memorial Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday. This year's headliners are the Air Force Thunderbirds. It will be their 10th appearance as the show's lead. So, here's all you need to know about the famed Jones Beach air show: The FourLeaf Air Show will be held at Jones Beach State Park on both days, May 24 and 25, from 10 am to 3 pm, according to Fox5. However, the Thunderbirds will take to the skies at around 2 pm. This year's performers for the 2025 Jones Beach FourLeaf Air Show include headliners Thunderbirds, United States Army Parachute Team (AKA the Golden Knights), the United States Navy F-35C Demo Team, 105th Airlift Wing, 106th Rescue Wing, The United States Marines F-35B Demo Team, United States Navy Growler Demo Team, and United States Navy Rhino Demo Team. Spectators can easily watch the air show from the Jones Beach State Park, which serves as an optimal vantage point. However, those who want a different perspective can watch the show from a boat on Zach's Bay. There are no charges to watch the air show as it is free for public viewing. However, those who park their vehicles at Jones Beach parking lots must pay a fee of $10. The parking slots open at sunrise and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are also designated stalls for handicap parking. No, pets are not allowed at the air show. Additionally, spectators are also banned from bringing kites, drones, and balloons to the venue. While backpacks are allowed, they may be subject to search by security for safety purposes.
