U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Headline the 2019 Bethpage Jones Beach Air Show

USAF Thunderbirds in formation, at the Memorial Day Bethpage Air Show, Jones Beach, Long Island © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com

The US Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 2019 Bethpage Jones Beach Air Show. The 16^th annual air show – which officially kicks off summer for the Long Island region with thrilling flourish  – also features United States Army Golden Knights – Sean D. Tucker – Team Oracle – John Klatt Airshows – “Screamin Sasquatch”  – Matt Chapman – Embry Riddle  – GEICO Skytypers  – American Air Power Museum Warbirds – SUNY Farmingdale Aviation – 106^th Rescue Wing. As always, the brilliant announcer is Rob Reider  and the Airboss choreographing the complicated air space is Wayne Boggs.

The event takes place Saturday, May 25 and Sunday May 26, 10 am to 3 pm.

Admission is free, but there is a $10 per car parking fee paid at the parking lot.

Get there early. In the past, this show has seen 200,000 people fill up the beach on a single day. When the parking lots fill, the parkways are closed and people are turned away.

Bring SUNSCREEN, HATS, WATER

BAGS, BACKPACKS, AND COOLERS ARE OK but they will be searched. There is a fast-food style restaurant on the East end of the beach, and refreshment vendors along the boardwalk. If you want to keep costs low, you may want to bring along your own drinks and snacks. There will be no bleachers or seating of any sort (with the exception of the VIP Chalets that require a separate entry fee purchased before the show), so bring a blanket to sit on, or foldable chair. If you plan on sitting close to the water, you might want to bring a jacket or long-sleeved shirt. Even though the air temperature may be warm, it can be surprisingly chilly by the water.

See highlights from the 15^th Annual Air show:

US Navy Blue Angels at 15th Annual Memorial Day Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island: Photo Highlights

Photo Highlights from 15th Annual Memorial Day Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, Long Island

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