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Jones Beach Air Show 2016: What You Need to Know

The popular local event has been know to attract over 200,000 people on a single day.

JONES BEACH, NY - The 13th annual Jones Beach Air Show will be taking place this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.

The popular event has been known to attract over 200,000 people on a single day.

If you are thinking of attending the show, here's what you need to know:

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  • DATE/TIME - May 28 and May 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • COST - Admission: Free, Parking: $10
  • ACTS - United States Navy Blue Angels, The United State Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, and the Breitling Performance Jet Team.
  • Driving? Take the Long Island Expressway to Exit 49, Route 110. Following the LIRR trestle, make a left on Conklin Avenue, proceed to New Highway and turn right. Pass two hangars and make a right hand turn into museum parking. The museum entrance is the red door at the hangar marked "American Airpower Museum."
  • Traveling by public transportation? Click here for the train schedule or click here for the bus schedule.
  • The best time to arrive is before 10 a.m. or as early as possible.
  • Guests can bring bags, backpacks and coolers but they will be checked.
  • It's going to get loud, so ear plugs are recommended for small children.
  • Can't make it to the show? Click here to watch a live feed.

For more information, visit: airshow.jonesbeach.com/

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