Atlantic City Airshow – Viewing and Parking Tips
on January 11th, 2012 at 3:17 pm
2010 Atlantic City Airshow
Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” will take to the sky on Friday, August 17, 2012 – New Acts, sponsors and exhibits help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Airshows in Atlantic City
The Atlantic City Airshow “Thunder Over The Boardwalk” presented by Siganos Management returns to Atlantic City on Friday, August 17, 2012. Greater Atlantic City Chamber President Joseph Kelly made the announcement.
“I’m pleased to announce the Atlantic City Airshow is returning to the beach and Boardwalk in 2012,” said Kelly. “This year, in the spirit of a true community event, Siganos Management will be the Presenting Sponsor and Harrah’s Entertainment will be the Host Hotel Sponsor for the airshow.”
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights will both return to headline the 2012 airshow. This year also marks the first appearance by the Brazilian Esquadrilha da Fumaca or “Smoke Squadron”. The Brazilian Smoke Squadron will appear at only two shows this airshow season: Atlantic City and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Additional acts have been added to the airshow including a U.S. Marine Harrier Jet demonstration and a US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet demonstration.
It’s also the 100th anniversary of the first airshow to take place in New Jersey, held in 1910 in both Atlantic City and Asbury Park. To pay tribute, the Atlantic City Free Public Library and Asbury Park Public Library will offer a new exhibit – Flying Fearless: Celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of Airshows in New Jersey – at the Atlantic City Historical Museum on Garden Pier, the Atlantic City International Airport and Township of Ocean Historical Museum in Ocean Township, Monmouth County. There is also an online exhibit. To learn more about New Jersey’s airshow history and view the photo exhibit at www.njairshows1910.org.
“As our signature summer event, the Atlantic City Airshow continues to grow in scope and popularity each year,” said Jeff Vasser, president of the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority. “It’s events like the airshow, the A10 Men’s Basketball Championship and Atlantic City Restaurant Week that continue to diversify our offerings and help keep Atlantic City a popular destination for everyone.” You will find discounted Atlantic City Vacation Packages online, see you there in 2012!
Harrah’s Entertainment will act as the official host hotel sponsor for the airshow. The resort will host both military and civilian pilots, including the US Air Force Thunderbirds.
The Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) will continue to serve as the host airport for the 2012 Atlantic City Airshow. Each year, the majority of airshow performers take off and land via ACY even though the actual airshow takes place over the beach and Boardwalk in Atlantic City.
