Ninth Annual "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" Returns To Atlantic City
/PRNewswire/ -- The 9th annual Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" will return to the sky on August 17, 2011. Headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the largest airshow on the East Coast will feature parachute teams, fly-bys, formations and much more.Kicking off the patriotic festivities will be the inaugural Atlantic City Salutes America's Armed Forces Boardwalk Parade. This Boardwalk parade, scheduled for August 15 at 6 p.m., will include military bands playing patriotic music, representatives from each branch of the military, veteran and civic organizations, and much more.
"The Airshow has become the signature summer event for Atlantic City," said Jeffrey Vasser, president of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. "With last year's show attracting an estimated 650,000 people, Thunder Over the Boardwalk is a major economic generator for the city and is great for local businesses. We're looking forward to another successful show."
Past airshow demonstrations and fly-bys have included the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Air National Guard and civilian acts. This year's airshow begins at 10 a.m. and admission is free.
The Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" is a community partnership between the Greater Atlantic City Chamber; the 177th Fighter Wing of the N.J. Air National Guard; South Jersey Transportation Authority; FAA William J. Hughes Tech Center; The Atlantic City International Airport; David Schultz Airshows, LLC; the City of Atlantic City; and the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.
The Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) is the host airport for the Atlantic City Airshow. The majority of airshow performers take off and land via ACY even though the Atlantic City Airshow takes place over the beach and Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
For more information about the Flightline Club, parking or how to get the most out of your viewing experience, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com .
About the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority serves as the destination's principal marketing arm, stimulating economic growth through convention, business and leisure tourism development. The Authority oversees the management of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall. The Authority is the first destination marketing organization in New Jersey to achieve prestigious Destination Marketing Accreditation by the Destination Marketing Association International. For complete Atlantic City information, visit www.atlanticcitynj.com . Also follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AtlanticCityNJ .
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By Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, July 20, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th annual Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" will return to the sky on August 17, 2011. Headlined by the US Air Force Thunderbirds
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The Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk,” is one of the most popular events in Atlantic City, and one of the very best air shows in the country, with its heart-stopping feats, aerobatics maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines by military and civilian pilots. The upcoming Airshow will take place on Wednesday, August 17th, 2011.
See flybys and demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet and as low as 50 feet over the water in front of the Atlantic City skyline performed by: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights, Super Hornet, V-22 Osprey, Geico Skytypers and many more acts to be announced soon.
New this Year: Prior to Wednesday’s 2011 AC Airshow, the “Atlantic City Salutes America’s Armed Forces Boardwalk Parade” will begin at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 15th, 2011, at New Jersey Avenue and the Boardwalk, and proceed to Albany Avenue. (approx. 1-1/2 hrs) Comprised of military bands including the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Band, reps from each branch of the military, veterans’ organizations, police and fire departments, and multiple floats carrying live entertainment, along with the Jersey Shore Rock & Roll Ensemble and New Orleans Brass Band.
For more information, visit: www.atlanticcitynj.com/acairshow.
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