Overview
- Organizers halted the air show several times because of rain and wind, and the fireworks began about 10 minutes late after weather moved in.
- Lt. Col. Josh Ketterer said the military segment shrank after tankers, C-17s, A-10s, F-16s and MH-53s were sent to support combat operations.
- Forecasts called for waves of rain and low ceilings, and those conditions limited parts of the aerial program during the event.
- Lynn Family Stadium, Kentucky Performing Arts and Upland Brewing hosted watch parties with indoor options to give crowds shelter and steady views.
- The show returned after last year’s flood cancellation under the “Thunder in the U.S.A.” theme marking America’s 250th anniversary.