Grab your shades, hit the sand and look up — the
Ocean City Air Show is back, bringing high-flying stunts and roaring engines to the beach this Father’s Day weekend. Now in its 18th year, the
popular summertime tradition returns Saturday and Sunday with a full lineup of aerial performances. Attendees can arrive as early as 9 a.m., with programming starting at 11:30 a.m. and the main aerial acts scheduled from noon to 3 p.m., according to event organizers. The
beach town of Ocean City is the first stop of
Air Dot Show’s tour hosting international military teams flying over national landmarks and major destination towns. Other stops on the tour include New York; Atlanta; Orlando, Florida; Augusta, Georgia; Cocoa Beach, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and central Pennsylvania. A spokesperson said this is one of the most popular events in Ocean City and draws tens of thousands of visitors annually. If you happen to be one of those visitors, here’s what you need to know. The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors.
Become one. Plan your trip
Officials suggest arriving before 9 a.m. to avoid heavy traffic. The Express Shuttle Service is available on Saturday and Sunday. It will be operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from West Ocean City Park & Ride to 17th Street and Baltimore Avenue. The shuttle will likely operate on a 20-minute frequency, officials said. Some
tickets are available in the Drop Zone, or general admission area, at $27 for children and $39.75 for adults. Tickets for the Flight Line Club, Flight Line Club Reserved Boxes and Sand Boxes are available for $199, $249.75 and $269, respectively. The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors.
Become one. What you can and can’t bring
Barbecue grills, pets, personal tents, awnings and overhangs are prohibited at the beach. You can bring an umbrella, beach chairs, coolers filled with food and nonalcoholic beverages, strollers and wagons, and a backpack.
Weather forecast
There is a chance of rain most of the day on Saturday, with the best chance for thunderstorms likely from 2-4 p.m., according to Nancy Barnhardt, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. The threat of thunderstorms is lesser on Sunday, Barnhardt said, but there’s a likely chance of rain in the afternoon. Chris Dirato, director of public relations for the Ocean City Air Show, said tickets are nonrefundable. However, if the event is canceled on one or both days due to circumstances beyond the control of event management, organizers may, at their sole discretion, offer discounted admission the following day or at next year’s event, Dirato said in an email.
Participating aviators and run of show
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Become one. Best views
Officials say much of the show is viewable from Sixth Street to 26th Street, with the best views on the beach, boardwalk, pier or
in the water . If you’re opting to watch from the comfort of your home in an abundance of caution this weekend, the show will be livestreamed:
https://air.show/livestream/ .
