FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Fort Lauderdale Air Show is back and it’s being headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
The big stars of this weekend hit the tarmac on Friday to make sure they are fueled and prepped before they take to the skies.
The Thunderbirds are considered by most to be the main attraction flying over Fort Lauderdale Beach. Chris Dirato said he was looking forward to the military’s presentation.
“You get a chance to see these military aviators do what they do and this is what they’re doing to protect our freedom every day, and to be able to see that up close and personal is just an unbelievable experience,” Dirato said.
They’ll be joined by teams from the Navy, the Marines, the Florida Air National Guard, Coast Guard, and more.
There was also a VIP tour on Friday for kids with the South Florida YMCA.
“They’re cool, like really, really big, really, really fast,” 9-year-old Seria Frazier said.
Tickets are still available for prime seating on the beach. The stars of the air will be flying high, though, so you can watch the show from anywhere on the beach south of Sunrise and you won’t need a ticket.