Air Show Returns to Fort Lauderdale Beach this Weekend
After five years the Lauderdale Air Show will return to Fort Lauderdale Beach April 28th & 29th. Organizers promise star-performers for the event, to take place along State Road A1A between Oakland Park Boulevard and the Southeast 17th Street Causeway.
Military Performers
Performers will include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, a team of six F-16 fighter jets, as well as the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs parachute team and the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles. Others in the star line-up include an Army parachute team, Airforce F-15 formation flights, a Navy Reserve F-5 formation and a search and rescue demonstration from the U.S. Coast Guard. Other military performers include: F-18 Hornet, USAF Thunderbirds and B-1B Lancer.
Civilian Performers
Civilians will make an appearance this year with acts from, Black Diamond Jet Team, Red Bull Air Force,and the Geico Skytypers. A squadron of six World War II era Navy planes will skywrite and the 2011 world aerobatic champion, Rob Holland. Other civilian performers include: Kirby Chambliss, Mike Goulian, and Mike Wiskus.
The shows will run from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, with kick off parties taking place on Thursday and Friday nights. The show’s center will be just north of Sunrise Boulevard at A1A – this area will include food, beverages and other hospitalities. Tickets start at $29. Learn more about the events taking place and best places to watch.
Complete Schedule:
Thursday, April 26th
7:00 pm Performer Welcome Party – Open to the public
Shooters Waterfront Cafe hosted by Paul and Young Ron from BIG 105.9
Friday, April 27th
7:00 pm Air Show Take Off Party- Open to the Public
Sea Level Restaurant beachside at the Marriott Harbor Beach
Navy Seals Parachute Team Jump
Saturday April 28th
9:00 am Display Village, Drop Zone Premium Viewing opens
10:00 am Clubhouse Chalet, Colonel’s Club VIP Stand and Chalets open
12:00 Lauderdale Air Show 2012 – Show Center at Sunrise Blvd & A1A
• 101st Airborne Flag Jump
• U.S. Navy Seals Leap Frogs
• Holland/Goulian head-to-head
• F-5 formation flight
• Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts
• Black Diamond Jet Team
• Rob Holland – 2011 Free Style Aerobatic Champion
• F-18 Hornet demo
• Mike Goulian in the Goodyear Extra 330SC
• B-1 Bomber 3-pass flight
• U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue demo
• Red Bull Helicopter, Air Force, Kirby Chambliss
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
4:00 pm Air Show After Party – Open to the public – Sunrise Village at the Sandbar
7:00 pm Air Show Performer Party – Open to the Public – Vibe Ultra Lounge on Las Olas
7:30 pm Navy Seals/101st Airborne joint parachute team jump – Seminole Hard Rock
Sunday, April 29th
9:00 am Display Village, Drop Zone Premium Viewing opens
10:00 am Clubhouse Chalet, Colonel’s Club VIP Stand and Chalets open
12:00 n Lauderdale Air Show 2012 – Show Center at Sunrise Blvd & A1A
• 101st Airborne Flag Jump
• U.S. Navy Seals Leap Frogs
• Holland/Goulian head-to-head
• F-5 formation flight
• Mike Wiskus in the Lucas Oil Pitts
• Black Diamond Jet Team
• Rob Holland – 2011 Free Style Aerobatic Champion
• F-18 Hornet demo
• Mike Goulian in the Goodyear Extra 330SC
• B-1 Bomber 3-pass flight
• U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue demo
• F-15 formation flight
• Red Bull Helicopter, Air Force, Kirby Chambliss
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
4:00 pm Air Show After Party – Open to the public – Sunrise Village at the Sandbar
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