Bethpage Air Show 2024: Guide to the Jones Beach weekend event on Long Island

2024 Bethpage Air Show preview

The Blue Angels took to the skies above Jones Beach for a practice session ahead of Saturday's Bethpage Air show.

LONG ISLAND - The Memorial Day weekend – and the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park – are two markers of the unofficial start of summer.

Millions of spectators have enjoyed the show over the years, making Jones Beach one of the go-to places for the holiday weekend.

Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach: What to know

Thousands of spectators will be heading out to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend to watch the Bethpage Air Show. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the details.

Here's everything you need to know about the 20th anniversary of the event:

When is the air show at Jones Beach?

The 2024 Bethpage Air Show will take place Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blue Angels practice schedule

The Blue Angels will have a practice show on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jones Beach parking fee today

Parking is free on Friday. For Saturday and Sunday, parking will be $10 – available on a first come, first-served basis.

Jones Beach weather today

NYC weather forecast

FOX 5 NY's Mike Woods has the details.

Skies will be sunny, with warm temperatures in the 80s.

For more information, head to the FOX 5 NY Weather Center.

Jones Beach air show tickets

Admission to the event is free this weekend. If you're looking to upgrade your experience, you can purchase tickets HERE for a premier viewing area.

Where/how to watch?

You can watch the air show two ways: from the beach or from a boat.

If you’re watching the air show on the beach, the Jones Beach State Park is probably the best vantage point.

If you’re watching the air show on a boat, Zach’s Bay or the ocean are the spots.

What is allowed/banned?

Bags, backpacks and coolers are OK, though they will be searched.
Kites are prohibited.
No pets are allowed.

Who is performing?

106th Air National Guard Rescue Wing
A-10C Thunderbolt II Demo Team
United States Navy Blue Angels
United States Navy F-35C Demo Team
United States Army Golden Knights
American Airpower Museum Warbirds
David Windmiller
Mike Goulian
Skytypers
Farmingdale State College Aviation
Warbird Thunder Airshows

Who are the Blue Angels?

The Blue Angels are U.S. Navy pilots who have thrilled air show audiences since 1946

"The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country."