Florida's Space Coast ~ September 18, 2009,
COCOA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show is expected to draw thousands of visitors to Florida's Space Coast this Oct. 3-4 with high-flying military and civilian acts performing over the Atlantic Ocean. 
Free and open to the public, the event will be visible from the beach with the show center at Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. The demonstrations will start at noon on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 allowing spectators to see acts such as the F-16 Viper Demo, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the 920th Rescue Wing and a special appearance by the U.S. Air Force's newest fighter, the F-22 Raptor.
"We have managed to bring together some of the very best air performers in the country for the inaugural show," said Bryan Lilley, president of the Cocoa Beach Air Show. "Everyone from serious aviation and military enthusiasts to first-time air show attendees are going to be impressed by the collection of aerial talent on display."
The F-22 Raptor is considered the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. It combines the best in stealth and maneuverability making it capable to perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
Also performing will be the locally-based 920th Rescue Wing. Stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, the 920th is the Air Force Reserve Command's premier combat search and rescue unit. Their missions include locating and recovering U.S. Armed Forces personnel during military operations, rescue support for NASA Space Shuttle missions, search and rescue support for civilians lost or in distress and lending support in humanitarian, and disaster relief operations such as Hurricane Katrina.
Attendees will observe first-hand how the citizen Airmen of the 920th deploy into a combat zone, support the NASA missions, refuel two helicopters simultaneously while in flight; and how they respond to massive humanitarian efforts when nature strikes like the work they did during Hurricane Katrina.
The event is expected to fill Brevard's beaches for the weekend.
"We anticipate this to be a great family-friendly event," said Space Coast Office of Tourism executive director Rob Varley. "With unobstructed views, plenty of space for seating, beautiful sand and cool water, the beach makes the ideal venue for watching an air show. It will be a weekend full of affordable and exciting entertainment."
For those planning on coming from out of town or for locals who want the convenience of staying right on the beach, there are several special hotel offers available for the weekend.
*Courtyard Marriott Cocoa Beach has packages starting at $169 per night that include preferred seating for the event and the opportunity to eat breakfast with the U.S. Army Golden Knights 321-784-4800 www.courtyardcocoabeach.com.
*Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach has packages starting at $169 per night that include preferred seating for the event and the opportunity to eat breakfast with the U.S. Army Golden Knights 321-799-4099 www.hamptoninncocoabeach.com.
*Hilton Cocoa Beach is offering air show packages that start at $129.00 per night and include two tickets at show center per room per day, free parking and shuttle service. For more information or to make reservations visit www.hiltoncocoabeach.com or call 321-799-0003 and ask for "Air Show Package."
*Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites is offering several special packages for the weekend including the Air Show Weekend Package which starts at $202 and includes a two-night stay, continental breakfast, admission to Air Show Take Off Party and two tickets to show center for Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. To find out more about this or the other special weekend packages call 1-800-962-0028 ext. 366 or 377 and ask for "Air Show Packages."
*Radisson Resort at the Port has rooms starting at $111 per night for standard deluxe and $153 per night for Whirlpool Jacuzzi suites. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-333-3333 or going to www.Radisson.com/CapeCanaveralfl.
*Four Points by Sheraton has rooms starting at $105 per night for standard deluxe and $115 per night for junior suites. Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-225-0145 or visiting http://www.fourpoints.com/cocoabeach.
*Quality Suites is running a special for their king suites at $79 per night. Call 321-783-6868 or visit www.suitescb.com to book or for more information.
*Wakulla Suites is offering one night package deals starting at $155 and two night package deals starting at $285 for the air show. Packages include a suite overlooking the tropical gardens and tickets for the air show. To make reservations, call the hotel directly at 1-800-992-5852 or 321-783-2230.
*Comfort Inn & Suites is offering three different Cocoa Beach air show packages during the weekend. Packages will include room accommodations, air show tickets and other amenities. Call 321-783-2221 for reservations.
While in the Space Coast, aviation and military enthusiast also should consider spending some time at two of the area's top attractions: Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum and the Kennedy Space Center.
The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville showcases a range of historic airplanes and aircraft that the U.S. military used prior to World War I to current day. Valiant Air Command is a group of people who assembled the War Museum as a tribute to the valiant pilots who flew over the years. 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL 321-268-1941 www.vacwarbirds.org.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is where dreams of going into orbit are brought down to earth. Here, guests can see almost every rocket launched into space at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center's Rocket Garden. There is an IMAX movie theatre and the exhilarating attraction, Shuttle Launch Experience, where guests get a first-hand experience of blasting off in actual shuttle. www.kennedyspacecenter.com.
The inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show is the perfect excuse for a fall getaway to Cocoa Beach. The event takes place Oct. 3-4 with performances starting at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Hospitality events take place each night beginning on Thursday, October 1st, giving the public an opportunity to meet the pilots and performers. The Take Off Party at Cocoa Beach Pier on the evening of Oct. 2nd and the Air Show Street Party at Fishlips the evening of Oct 3rd will both feature parachute jumps by the U.S. Army Golden Knights. The show center is Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. For more information or to purchase VIP viewing tickets guests can visit www.cocoabeachairshow.com.
For more information on Florida's Space Coast, please visit www.space-coast.com.
Free and open to the public, the event will be visible from the beach with the show center at Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. The demonstrations will start at noon on Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 allowing spectators to see acts such as the F-16 Viper Demo, U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the 920th Rescue Wing and a special appearance by the U.S. Air Force's newest fighter, the F-22 Raptor."We have managed to bring together some of the very best air performers in the country for the inaugural show," said Bryan Lilley, president of the Cocoa Beach Air Show. "Everyone from serious aviation and military enthusiasts to first-time air show attendees are going to be impressed by the collection of aerial talent on display."
The F-22 Raptor is considered the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world. It combines the best in stealth and maneuverability making it capable to perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
Also performing will be the locally-based 920th Rescue Wing. Stationed at Patrick Air Force Base, the 920th is the Air Force Reserve Command's premier combat search and rescue unit. Their missions include locating and recovering U.S. Armed Forces personnel during military operations, rescue support for NASA Space Shuttle missions, search and rescue support for civilians lost or in distress and lending support in humanitarian, and disaster relief operations such as Hurricane Katrina.
Attendees will observe first-hand how the citizen Airmen of the 920th deploy into a combat zone, support the NASA missions, refuel two helicopters simultaneously while in flight; and how they respond to massive humanitarian efforts when nature strikes like the work they did during Hurricane Katrina.
The event is expected to fill Brevard's beaches for the weekend.
"We anticipate this to be a great family-friendly event," said Space Coast Office of Tourism executive director Rob Varley. "With unobstructed views, plenty of space for seating, beautiful sand and cool water, the beach makes the ideal venue for watching an air show. It will be a weekend full of affordable and exciting entertainment."
For those planning on coming from out of town or for locals who want the convenience of staying right on the beach, there are several special hotel offers available for the weekend.
*Courtyard Marriott Cocoa Beach has packages starting at $169 per night that include preferred seating for the event and the opportunity to eat breakfast with the U.S. Army Golden Knights 321-784-4800 www.courtyardcocoabeach.com.
*Hampton Inn Cocoa Beach has packages starting at $169 per night that include preferred seating for the event and the opportunity to eat breakfast with the U.S. Army Golden Knights 321-799-4099 www.hamptoninncocoabeach.com.
*Hilton Cocoa Beach is offering air show packages that start at $129.00 per night and include two tickets at show center per room per day, free parking and shuttle service. For more information or to make reservations visit www.hiltoncocoabeach.com or call 321-799-0003 and ask for "Air Show Package."
*Best Western Ocean Beach Hotel & Suites is offering several special packages for the weekend including the Air Show Weekend Package which starts at $202 and includes a two-night stay, continental breakfast, admission to Air Show Take Off Party and two tickets to show center for Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. To find out more about this or the other special weekend packages call 1-800-962-0028 ext. 366 or 377 and ask for "Air Show Packages."
*Radisson Resort at the Port has rooms starting at $111 per night for standard deluxe and $153 per night for Whirlpool Jacuzzi suites. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-333-3333 or going to www.Radisson.com/CapeCanaveralfl.
*Four Points by Sheraton has rooms starting at $105 per night for standard deluxe and $115 per night for junior suites. Reservations can be made by calling 1-866-225-0145 or visiting http://www.fourpoints.com/cocoabeach.
*Quality Suites is running a special for their king suites at $79 per night. Call 321-783-6868 or visit www.suitescb.com to book or for more information.
*Wakulla Suites is offering one night package deals starting at $155 and two night package deals starting at $285 for the air show. Packages include a suite overlooking the tropical gardens and tickets for the air show. To make reservations, call the hotel directly at 1-800-992-5852 or 321-783-2230.
*Comfort Inn & Suites is offering three different Cocoa Beach air show packages during the weekend. Packages will include room accommodations, air show tickets and other amenities. Call 321-783-2221 for reservations.
While in the Space Coast, aviation and military enthusiast also should consider spending some time at two of the area's top attractions: Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum and the Kennedy Space Center.
The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum in Titusville showcases a range of historic airplanes and aircraft that the U.S. military used prior to World War I to current day. Valiant Air Command is a group of people who assembled the War Museum as a tribute to the valiant pilots who flew over the years. 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL 321-268-1941 www.vacwarbirds.org.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is where dreams of going into orbit are brought down to earth. Here, guests can see almost every rocket launched into space at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Center's Rocket Garden. There is an IMAX movie theatre and the exhilarating attraction, Shuttle Launch Experience, where guests get a first-hand experience of blasting off in actual shuttle. www.kennedyspacecenter.com.
The inaugural Cocoa Beach Air Show is the perfect excuse for a fall getaway to Cocoa Beach. The event takes place Oct. 3-4 with performances starting at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Hospitality events take place each night beginning on Thursday, October 1st, giving the public an opportunity to meet the pilots and performers. The Take Off Party at Cocoa Beach Pier on the evening of Oct. 2nd and the Air Show Street Party at Fishlips the evening of Oct 3rd will both feature parachute jumps by the U.S. Army Golden Knights. The show center is Alan Shepard Park in Cocoa Beach. For more information or to purchase VIP viewing tickets guests can visit www.cocoabeachairshow.com.
For more information on Florida's Space Coast, please visit www.space-coast.com.
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