Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York State’s largest credit union, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, are very pleased to announce that the United States Navy Blue Angels, which headlined the first Bethpage Air Show in 2004, will headline the 20th Anniversary Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking place on Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Sunday, May 26, 2024.
It was also announced at the annual International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Convention today that the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the A-10 Demo Team will perform in 2024. Civilian performers announced at the convention include Mike Goulian, North America’s most decorated aerobatic pilot; the world-famous Skytypers; Warbird Thunder Airshows and the American Airpower Museum Warbirds. Additional 2024 performers will be announced shortly.
“We are thrilled to welcome the United States Navy Blue Angels back to Long Island for our 20th Anniversary show, said George Gorman, Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historical Preservation. “For the past 20 years, we have had the distinct pleasure of producing a show that has grown to become one of the country’s most respected airshows, and along with our fans, viewing the pilots’ riveting performances.”
“The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach is a true collaboration of many who gather over Memorial Day weekend to honor Long Island’s history in aviation and the pilots who serve our country,” said Linda Armyn, President and CEO, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “We have already begun planning for this year’s anniversary show and I can tell you that fans are in for a treat!”
It was also announced that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will return as headliners for the 21st Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, which will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2025 and Sunday, May 25, 2025.
This year’s Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will be the U.S. Navy Blue Angel’s 10th appearance as headliners at the show. Last year, over 350,000 people attended the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach over the three-day period.
This year marks Bethpage Air Show’s 21st year and its 20th anniversary show, due the show’s cancellation in 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.