The Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show will bring an estimated 120,000 people to Alliance Airport this weekend, and some fans started gathering outside Friday. Many of the acts started rehearsals.
"Definitely, whether it's the Blue Angels or Thunder Birds, we never miss it," one woman said as she watched with her husband.
"It kind of lets us know what's going on with our tax money and how the military operates," one man who had come with his kids and grandkids said. "It just kind of a demonstration of our freedoms. It's a really good thing."
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are among the performers this year. The Blue Angels are marking their 75th anniversary and also flying their new F/A-18 Super Hornets.
"That's our highlight is the military planes," one person said as she watched near 35W and Westport Pkwy.
Last year's air show was presented as a "drive-thru" event, with people urged to stay with their cars.
Organizers are taking precautions again this year. Each car will have a space left open in between, and people are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and stay near their cars.
The air show is also debuting a 1.5 acre "Landing Zone" with educational exhibits, a beer garden, dining options and photo opportunities.
Tickets are available at AllianceAirShow.com.
Alliance Air Productions Health & Safety Protocols:
• Alliance Air Productions will not require attendees to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to enter the air show.
• Participants and volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings over the nose and mouth wherever it is not feasible to maintain 6 feet of social distancing from another person not in the same household.
• Guests will not be required to wear a facial covering while outdoors.
• Individuals should, to the extent feasible, maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet from others at both indoor and outdoor locations.
• Those who have had COVID-19 symptoms or had close contact with someone who has had COVID-19 symptoms – within the past 10 days of the air show – should remain at home.
• The number of parking spaces on site will be limited. Each vehicle will be appropriately separated – with one space for the vehicle and the adjoining space for guests to sit safely and picnic.
• Guests will be allowed to bring food and beverages onsite.
• Food concession booth(s) will be placed in each parking lot and in the Landing Zone and will offer an adjusted menu for the air show due to COVID-19. Menu items will be available in enclosed containers.
• Food concession booths will accept debit or credit card only. No cash transactions.
• Ample restrooms and hand sanitizer stations will be onsite.
• No household pets allowed.
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