The OC Air Show will return to Ocean City this weekend with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline this year’s performances.
It will be a red, white and blue spectacular this year as demonstration teams come together in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Set to take perform over the beach Saturday and Sunday the Thunderbirds will be joined by the F-35A Lightning II Demo Team, the Patrouille de France and more.
“The 250th celebration clearly makes the 19th annual Air Dot Show Ocean City unique and extremely special,” said Public Relations Director Chris Dirato. “We’re honored to be a part of such a great celebratory event.”
A signature event of “Salute Across America 250,” a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary, the OC Air Show will bring top aviation performers to the resort. This year, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will return in the F-16 Fighting Falcon to perform a combination of formation and solo maneuvers across the sky.
The 2026 air show will also host the Patrouille de France as part of “Liberté 250,” a special U.S. tour celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the historic partnership between France and the United States.