AirFiesta

Professional pilots perform beautiful synchronized flybys in a variety of aircraft dating from the 1950s.

Address: 955 S Minnesota Ave
Getting there: takes place in the Brownsville/South Padre Island International Airport
Hours: February 13-14
Price: Check website one to two months before event for prices.
Website: facebook.com (opens in a new tab)

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