The high-flying U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, also called the Thunderbirds, will take to the skies above Colorado Springs Wednesday to rejoice the U.S. Air Force Academy’s 2022 graduating class.
The flyover will happen instantly following the graduation ceremony. Tickets are required to attend graduation, which begins at 9:30 a.m. and runs till roughly 1:15 p.m. when the Thunderbirds fly over Falcon Stadium simply as the newly minted second lieutenants from the class of ’22 throw their caps in the air.
Last 12 months, the air show lasted for roughly 20 minutes to half an hour. It is seen from many areas in northern Colorado Springs.
Some companies close to the Air Force Academy will host viewing occasions Wednesday, and there are different areas that present glorious views of the show.
Here are a few of the locations to watch the spectacular aerial show from Wednesday. If you may’t make it to the Springs that day, the Thunderbirds apply for the show, normally on Tuesday, the day earlier than graduation.
The Air Force Academy didn’t have a time for the rehearsal as of Friday afternoon, however a public affairs officer mentioned data could be posted on the academy’s Twitter feed or Facebook web page as quickly because it’s obtainable.
Western Museum of Mining and Industry
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., encourages those that need to catch the Thunderbirds to convey a blanket, chair, and sunscreen and sit back on the museum property to watch the show. Little Bears Sloppy Joes & Ice Cream Floats Food Truck can have meals obtainable for buy. The museum costs $5 to attend, although museum members get in free. Donations raised at the occasion profit the museum.
Overdrive Raceway
The indoor go-karting facility Overdrive Raceway, 196 Spectrum Loop, hosts a Thunderbird Watch Party. Festivities are anticipated to begin about 11 a.m. and go-kart racing will start at midday. The occasion will function free burgers, drinks and prizes, in addition to video games and leisure.
Church at Briargate
The Church at Briargate, 9550 Otero Ave., hosts its watch get together beginning at 11:30 a.m. This occasion will function bounce homes and free meals, and is open to the public, so “invite your neighbors and friends!” the church mentioned in a Facebook put up.
The Lodge at Flying Horse/The Steakhouse at Flying Horse
For these trying to keep in Colorado Springs earlier than or after catching the show, The Lodge at Flying Horse, 1880 Weiskopf Point, is lower than 10 minutes away from the north entrance of the Air Force Academy and, in accordance to a Facebook put up about the annual flyovers, tends to refill rapidly main up to the academy’s graduation. The Steakhouse at Flying Horse offers nice views of the show, although “seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended,” Flying Horse mentioned on Facebook.
Northern Colorado Springs parking tons
There are a number of areas in northern Colorado Springs the place folks can park their automobiles and see the show. However, as a result of many parking tons are privately owned, these taken with catching the show ought to examine with particular person companies earlier than parking of their tons.
Other potential viewing places
- Bass Pro Shops, 13012 Bass Pro Drive
- Colorado Mountain Brewery, 1110 Interquest Pkwy.
- Regal Interquest & RPX movie show, 1120 Interquest Pkwy.
- Drury Inn and Suite, 1170 Interquest Pkwy.
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The Chieftain’s Zach Hillstrom might be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @ZachHillstrom
