FREE : AIR SHOWS AT JONES BEACH & MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
WALK 4 MILES AT JONES BEACH.
AIR SHOW MAY 24 and May 25,2014. MEMORIAL WEEKEND AT JONES BEACH WALK 4 MILES.
COST FREE IF YOU HAVE MONTHLY OR WEEKLY UNLIMITED METRO CARD.
OR
ONE DAY GATEWAY ROUNDTRIP OFFERED BY LIRR FROM PENN STATION, MANHATTAN :-
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Here is more information from JONES BEACH website:
Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show
Jones Beach State Park
Saturday May 24,2014. WE GOING BOTH DAYS.
and
Sunday, May 25, 2014 WE GOING BOTH DAYS.
World Renowned Naval Aviators the Blue Angels will peform over Jones Beach during next year's Memorial Day Weekend celebration, according to the U.S. Navy.http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/14/us/blue-angels-fly-irpt/
The Blue Angels suspended air shows in 2013 because of federal budget cuts, known as the budget sequestration. The sequestration remains in effect, but the Angels have booked 65 shows in 34 U.S. locations, according to a press release. "Our peformances provide a unique opportunity to inspire millions to connect with and support our service members, and we are looking forward to an exciting 2014 season," said Blue Angels' commanding officer and flight leader Commander Thomas Frosch.
The Angles fly F/A-18 Hornets.
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
SAT-5/24 & SUN-5/25
10AM - 3PM
Admission Price: FREE
Parking Cost: $10.00
Train/Bus Service:http://www.mta.info/lirr/getaways/Beach/JonesBeach.htm
Get there early. In the past, this show has easily seen 200,000 people fill up the beach on a single day. It is not unusual for the parking lots to be filled by 11:00am (if not earlier). When this happens, the parkways are closed and people are turned away. So, it is probably a good idea to arrive before 10:00am, or as early as reasonably possible.
SUNSCREEN. Bring it. You will be in the sun for over five hours. Trust me, you will need plenty of it.
BAGS, BACKPACKS, AND COOLERS ARE OK (this is a beach you know), but keep in mind THEY WILL BE SEARCHED so don't bring too much stuff along with you. It will also get crowded near show-center, and extra baggage could make movement difficult. There is a nice fast-food style restaurant on the East end of the beach, and refreshment vendors will be located along the boardwalk. If you want to keep costs low, you may want to bring along your own drinks and snacks. There will be no bleachers or seating of any sort (with the exception of the VIP Chalets that require a separate entry fee purchased before the show), so bring a blanket to sit on, or a foldable chair. If you plan on sitting close to the water, you might want to bring a jacket or long-sleeved shirt. Even though the air temperature may be warm, the waters will still be cold and can cause the area right by the shoreline to be surprisingly chilly.
EARPLUGS are suggested for the younger viewers (under 3 years), but aren't a bad idea for some of the grown-up viewers as well. The jets can get loud, and you might get stuck next to some annoying guy who won't shut up about his cats.
Photography is always fun at an air show, but there are several things to keep in mind, and you should know the limits of your camera. Even though the planes will be close, they will still be far enough away that you will need a decent amount of zoom. The beach faces South, directly into the sun, so most everything will be backlit all day. Also, the air tends to get quite hazy, making it difficult to get a crisp shot. Don't let these handicaps prevent you from bringing your camera, however. You never know what kind of moments you will be able to capture.
KITES ARE PROHIBITED. They can easily distract the performers, and that could result in some rather nasty stuff. Please leave these flying machines at home.
NO PETS. Of course, this excludes animals that aid the handicapped. Unless that animal happens to be a ferret, and if you are using a ferret to lead you around everywhere, you will probably have trouble getting to the show in the first place.
May 24 & 25, 2014
Airshow commences at 10:00 a.m.
Airshow concludes at 3:00 p.m.
WE GOING BOTH DAYS.
Arrive early, Glasses,Sunscreen, Bring lunch, water, hat, suntan lotion. Old shoes or slippers are a good idea because we will be walking on Broadwalk.
Tips for show
Arrive early
Dress in beach attire
Bring some warm clothes in case of a temperature change
Glasses
Sunscreen
Hats
Beach towels and chairs
Check the website regularly for last minute news items and updates
DIRECTION TO JONES BEACH BY USING SUBWAY AND BUS:
ALL THE WAY TO JONES BEACH AND COST FREE IF YOU BUY YOUR WEEKLY UNLIMITED METRO CARD or its FREE with WEEKLY OR MONTHLY UNLIMITED METRO CARD:
One day Gateway trip to Jones Beach cost youFREE if you use WEEKLY UNLIMITED Metro card and subway from Manhattan to Jones Beach. If you have WEEKLY OR MONTHLY Metro Card than no cost you nothing extra.
Subway,Bus N-4 and and then Bus N-88 all have FREE TRANFER with your metro card. Tansfer are free on subway and bus ride if you buy WEEKLY GATEWAY METRO CARD or if you have a MONTHLY Unlimited Metro Crad.
Take E train from Manhattan to JAMAICA CENTER/ARCHER AVENUE and walk towards to bus station and take Long Island Bus # N-4 To Freeport rail station. than take N-88 from Freeport Rail station to Jones Beach and get off at West Boat House in Jones Beach.
To get 9:45 am to Jones Beach, You should start from Manhattan by E train about 6:30 am so you can reach at Jamaica Center/Archer Ave in Queens before 7:20 am.Take 7:30 am Bus # N-4 from Parsons/Archer Ave when you get off from E train subway. IF YOU MISS THE 7:30 BUS, THERE IS BUS EVERY 15 MINUTES AFTER THAT.Take n-4 long island bus at 7:30 am bus take you to Freeport at 8:28 am than take N-88 bus at 8:35 am and reach Jones beach at 9.10 am.
You can take another N-4 bus at 7.50 am to get to Freeport at 8:48 AM.next N-88 at 9.05 AM ,next bus N-88 is 9.35 am, then next N-88 at 10.05 am.
If you want to come late or noon time, still you can get there.There is several speaical bus N-88 provide from Free Port LIRR station for Jones Beach.
Here is E train Time Table :
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVE SUBWAY DIRECTION FROM MANHATTAN:
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVE SUBWAY IS A SUBWAY TRAIN FROM MANHATTAN TO BROADWAY JUNCTION,IN BROOKLYN AND THEN TRANSFFERED TO J SUBWAY TRAIN TO JAMAICA CENTER/ARCHER AVE. THEN TAKE N-4 FROM THERE.
Here is N-4 bus (Long Island Bus) From PARSOND/ARCHER AVE, JAMAICA AFTER GET OFF FROM SHUTTLE BUS) to FREEPORT, LONG ISLAND
Time table for N-4 Bus:
Time Table for N-88 Bus (Long Island Bus) From FREEPORT to JONES BEACH time table.Remember there will be several special bus N-88 provided to feed the heavy crowd,so do not guess in N-88 bus time table for both days Air Show.:
OUR MEETING PLACE AT JONES BEACH FROM 9:30 AM TO 11:00 AM.
WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR RIDE BY SUBWAY TRAIN E. to JAMAICA CENTER/ARCHER AVE- THEN WALK TOWARDS TO GET N-4 BUS . N-4 BUS TAKE YOU TO FREEPORT LIRR STATION, WHERE YOU WILL TRANSFERED TO N-88 BUS FOR JONES BEACH. PLEASE GET OFF AT FIRST STOP ONE'S BUS N-88 ENTERED IN JONES BEACH AREA AND WALK TOWARDS TO BEACH.YOU WILL FIND YOU NEXT TO WEST BATH HOUSE A TWO STORY BUILDING.
OUR MEETING PLACE IS INFRONT OF WEST BATH HOUSE, YOU WILL SEE SIGN FOR FRIENDLY ICE CREAM PARLOR. AND YOU WILL SEE ARMY STRONG TRUCK. THERE IS REST ROOM THERE.THAT LOCATION FOR US TO MEET FROM 9:30 AM TO 10.15 AM AFTER WEWALK AROUND THAT AREA.
DIRECTION FOR LIRR TRAIN AND BUS ALL THE WAY TO JONES BEACH:
ONE DAY GATEWAY ROUNDTRIP OFFERED BY LIRR FROM PENN STATION, MANHATTAN :-
If you use One day gateway roundtrip ticket offered by LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) from Penn station that roundtrip from Manhattan to Jones beach include LIRR to Freeport, Long Island by train and than transfer to Nassau Bus # N-88 at the rail station.
PLEASE CHECK OUT THE TIME TABLE AT LIRR FOR YOUR TRIP TO MATCH WITH N-88 BUS.
TIME TABLE FOR LIRR TRAIN FROM PENN STATION TO FREEPORT:TO LONG ISLAND:
SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS SCHUDULE.
TIME TABLE FOR LIRR FROM
FREEPORT TO PENN STATION.MANHATTAN,NEW YORK CITY.
SATURDAY, SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS SCHUDULE.
Time table for N-4 Bus from Jamaica Center/Archer Ave to Freeport:
Time Table for N-88 Bus from FREEPORT to JONES BEACH :
Time Table for N-88 Bus (Long Island Bus) From FREEPORT to JONES BEACH time table.Remember there will be several special bus N-88 provided to feed the heavy crowd,so do not guess in N-88 bus time table for both days Air Show.
DIRECTION. IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBER & WEBSITE FOR THIS TRIP :
Take LIRR from PennStation,Manhattan or Jamaica Statiion from Queens to FREEPORT and take N 88 Bus to Jones Beach.
Call 516-228-4000 for Long Island Bus services,direction for Jones Beach.
Call 718-330-1234 for New York City Bus and Subway direction.
Cost for fare on bus + train + subway from $8:25 to $16.50 depend what transporation use.If you have ONE DAY UNLIMITED METRO CARD COST$8:25.If you use regular metro card,might cost you more with all transfer.
If you have weekly or Monthly Metro Crad, then cost you nothing all the way to Jones Beach round trip is Free.
