Cocoa Beach Air Show Preview Begins Today

UPDATE: Rain Forecasted For Cocoa Beach Air Show

COCOA BEACH, Florida — The 2012 Cocoa Beach Air Show begins with a preview of the show starting at 11 a.m. on Friday which can be viewed from State Road 520 southward to Minuteman Causeway in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

On Saturday and Sunday, the main show will take center place at Lori Wilson Park.  Cocoa Beach residents are admitted to a free viewing area with proof of residency.  Non-residents can purchase tickets for $22.  

Both residents and non-residents can purchase premium viewing packages online or by calling 1-800-514-3849.

For more information, including a map of the Cocoa Beach Air Show viewing locations, visit CocoaBeachAirShow.com 

PHOTOS: Brevard Times / File
SOURCE: CocoaBeachAirShow.com

Friday September 21, 2012

8:00 am          FREE insider tour of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station w/ unique stops
                       Click Here for more info or e-mail tour reservations now!

11:00 am         Cocoa Beach Air Show Preview
                        Viewing area from Route 520 to Minutemen Cswy on the beach

7:00 pm           Air Show Take Off Party – Coconuts on the Beach
                         Minutemen Cswy on the Beach – Red Bull Air Force twilight jump

Saturday September 22, 2012

8:00 am       Breakfast with the Performers
                     Rum Runners Tavern – 695 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach

9:00 am       Display Village, Show Center Beach Drop Zone opens

10:00 am     Clubhouse Chalet, Colonel’s Club and Hospitality Chalets open

10:50 am     Opening remarks by Col Robert Pavelko, 45th Space Wing Vice Commander

11:00 am     Cocoa Beach Air Show – Lori Wilson Park

3:00 pm       Air Show Happy Hour – Mambo’s at the International Palms Resort
                     South side of Lori Wilson Park – Relax and wait for the traffic to clear

7:00 pm       Air Show Performer Party – Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill
                      The Cove in Port Canaveral – Army Silver Wings sunset jump

Sunday September 23, 2012

8:00 am       Breakfast with the Performers
                     Rum Runners Tavern – 695 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach

9:00 am       Display Village, Show Center Beach Drop Zone opens

10:00 am     Clubhouse Chalet, Colonel’s Club and Hospitality Chalets open

11:00 am     Cocoa Beach Air Show – Lori Wilson Park
                       
3:00 pm       Air Show Happy Hour – Hilton Oceanfront Pool Deck
                     North side of Lori Wilson Park – Relax and wait for the traffic to clear

Last year’s photo galleries: