But county commissioners overrode the recommendations of the TDC and its Cultural Committee for the grant, which would have been funded by revenue from the Brevard County's 5% tourist development tax on hotel rooms and other short-term rentals. Professional narration and music will further enhance your viewing experience! The 1,273 sq. alert("You have entered an email that is not accepted on this site. } Commissioners also voted 3-2 to approve six smaller grants for arts and cultural organizations and events totaling $90,000 through the Tourist Development Council's cultural grants program. In 2017, the French national display team, The Patrouille de France, flying 8 Alpha Jet trainers made a rare USA appearance and displayed at both the Melbourne Air & Space Show and Sunn Fun Fly-In in April. Despite qualms, tourism panel recommends major events grants for air show, powerboat races, Thunderbirds to headline Cocoa Beach Air Show, prompting ask for big tourism grant, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy.
There was no Cocoa Beach Air Show last year. The 2023 #AirDotShow Tour kicks off in Cocoa Beach, Florida on April 15-16, 2023. Cocoa Beach. [CDATA[ */ var mailformat = /^[a-zA-Z0-9. var revSlider = $('.edgtf-slider .rev_slider'); Tourist Development Council Vice Chair Andrea Young, who chairs the TDC's Cultural Committee, said it is the County Commission's role to closely examine recommendations of its advisory boards, and overrule them, if necessary. Flight Line VIP Club guests will receive a wristband for reentry to the FLC beach area. [a-zA-Z0-9-]+)*$/; A complete schedule of upcoming air shows and hot air balloon festivals in Florida for 2022 and 2023 can be found below.Complete List of Florida Air Shows in 2022 and 2023 at a glance. F-16 Viper Demo Team the Lockheed F-16CM Fighting Falcon Viper is a single-seat, multi-role fighter that can exceed speeds of Mach 2. The show headquarter is located at Lori Wilson Park. The Office of Tourism estimates the boat races generate more than $52 million in visitor spending, and the air show generates more than $30 million in visitor spending. On Tuesday, County Commission Vice Chair Kristine Zonka spearheaded the opposition to the air show grant during the commission's debate. 50,000 to 99,999 attendees: Maximum $50,000 grant.