In 2020, The Bethpage Air Show Will Be Virtual

BETHPAGE, NY — This year, the popular Memorial Day air show from Bethpage Federal Credit Union and New York State Parks will be moved online. The virtual 2020 Bethpage air show will replace the annual tradition originally slated for May 23 and May 24.

Instead of the live show that brings many Long Island families to Jones Beach, the Bethpage air show will be a two-month long "virtual experience."

“We can never replace the Bethpage Air Show and of course, are still saddened to know that our hundreds of thousands of fans won’t be with us on-site at Jones Beach this year,” said Linda Armyn, Senior Vice President, Bethpage.

“However, we are thrilled to have the opportunity to now connect our fans with show performers and organizers in a special way. Many of the pilots have been asking how their New York area fans are doing and this effort now gives them a chance to share their well wishes, and share videos from some of their favorite previous performances.”

Some of the online activities scheduled this year include:

Fans can submit photos of themselves attending previous Bethpage Air Shows, which will then be uploaded to an online photo album for all to enjoy. To submit your photo, go to www.bethpageairshow.com for details. Submissions will be accepted from May 8 through May 22.

On May 24, the Bethpage Virtual Air Show will air online.

"The Air Show Director will welcome fans to the show and introduce the show’s Air Show Boss, Wayne Boggs, and Air Show Announcer, Rob Reider. Performers and pilots will also share specially-recorded messages with fans and footage from some of their favorite air show performances."

On June 1, there will be a search for the “Biggest Blue Angels Fan” sweepstakes. The winner will receive a personalized video message from a Blue Angel pilot. Details can be found at www.bethpageairshow.com.

There is also a contest on Faceboook, with tickets to (the hopefully live) 2021 Bethpage Air Show as prizes.