WHAT NOT TO BRING TO THE AIR SHOW
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With a beautiful weekend forecast and the United States  Navy Blue Angels headlining, the 2010 Boston – Portsmouth Air Show expects a large turnout at PortsmouthInternationalAirport at Pease on August 28^th and 29^th.  Gates open to the public at 8:00 AM.  

Advanced sale discount tickets are available for purchase through August 27^th at the Web site.  Tickets will also be available for sale on-site.  Guests are encouraged to arrive early in order to avoid expected heavy traffic and find a seat close to the flight line.  

Guests are asked to limit their personal carry-in items to only the essentials.  The air show’s concessions feature a variety of delicious food and beverages for patron’s enjoyment while on the grounds.  Water is available free of charge at several locations. Food is not prohibited to carry-in, but it must be wrapped in clear plastic and not contained within a cooler.  Tailgaiting is not permitted on air show property, and guests may not park RVs in the air show parking areas.  In order to ensure that guests are comfortable and will enjoy the show, chairs, blankets, umbrellas, etc. are permitted within the general admission seating area.  Umbrellas must be a reasonable size; only handheld umbrellas will be permitted.  

Although temperatures are expected to be very comfortable throughout the weekend, guests are encouraged to drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated.  The forecast also calls for sunny skies all weekend and guests are reminded to bring and apply sunscreen throughout the day to avoid burns.  

Please note that all carry-in items are subject to search and all unattended bags will be removed from the premises.   The following items are not allowed on the show grounds:

·         Coolers

·         Loose ice

·         Cans/glass

·         Alcohol

·         Pets

·         Weapons

·         Tents/awnings

·         Cooking Equipment

·         Bicycles

·         Rollerblades

·         Scooters

·         Ladders

·         Large Umbrellas

Please note that smaller coolers containing life-saving medications or formula for infants will be permitted.  

Please note that there is absolutely no smoking on the air show ramp or in the spectator area.  Smoking is permitted outside the spectator gate and in the parking lots.  

The United States Navy Blue Angels headlines a blockbuster lineup that also includes the Brazilian Air Force Smoke Squadron, the United States Army Golden Knights, the United States Navy F-18 Super Hornet Demo Team, The United States Air Force F-15 & F-16 Demo Teams, Sean D. Tucker, Mike Goulian, John Klatt, and Rob Holland. 

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