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Ocean City Air Show Weekend takes flight Sept 19-20
Free aviation events bring warbirds, pyrotechnic skydivers and aerobatic performers to the Jersey Shore.
In brief
Free aviation events bring warbirds, pyrotechnic skydivers and aerobatic performers to the Jersey Shore. Ocean City is hosting a free two-day air show weekend with an airport festival, nighttime parachute pyrotechnics, and aerobatic performances over the beach and Boardwalk. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Free air show weekend kicks off
Ocean City hosts a two-day aviation festival Sept. 19-20 featuring warbirds, pyrotechnic skydivers and aerobatic pilots. All events are free to attend.
Saturday airport festival opens at 10 a.m.
The Ocean City Airport Festival runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Municipal Airport at 26th Street and Bay Avenue, featuring World War II aircraft, food vendors, music and kids activities.
Team Fastrax jumps at noon
The parachute team will jump into the airport festival at noon on Saturday, weather permitting, followed by a half-mile Runway Run/Walk open to all ages.
Helicopter rides available for a fee
Visitors can book helicopter rides at the airport festival for an additional cost. Free shuttle service runs from extra parking on Shelter Road off Tennessee Avenue.
Nighttime pyrotechnic show at 8 p.m.
Team Fastrax performs a Parachute Pyrotechnic Show at 8 p.m. Saturday over the beach and Boardwalk. Skydivers jump from 6,000 feet and ignite white and multicolored pyrotechnics during descent.
Righteous Brothers perform at Music Pier
The Righteous Brothers perform with the Ocean City Pops at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Music Pier. The ticketed concert pauses so attendees can watch the parachute show outside.
Sunday aerobatic air show at 1 p.m.
The Boardwalk Aerobatic Air Show begins at 1 p.m. Sunday over the ocean. Performers include Team Fastrax, Kevin Russo, the Jersey Jerks, Robert Schmidle and Dougherty Air Shows.
Best viewing spots on the Boardwalk
Watch the Sunday air show from the beach and Boardwalk between Fifth and 14th streets for the best views of the aerobatic performances.
Weather could cancel performances
There is no rain date for the air shows. All performances may be canceled if weather conditions make flying unsafe, so check conditions before heading out.
What it means
Ocean City is hosting a free two-day air show weekend with an airport festival, nighttime parachute pyrotechnics, and aerobatic performances over the beach and Boardwalk.
