PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Thunderbirds and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, will honor those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic with a formation flight over Philadelphia.
The salute, from the Air Force and Navy, is in honor of healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel -- while standing in solidarity -- with all Americans during this crisis.
The flyover will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and last about 20 minutes.
"We are truly excited to take to the skies with our Navy counterparts for a nation-wide tribute to the men and women keeping our communities safe." said U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Caldwell, Thunderbird 1 and mission commander for the flyover. "We hope to give Americans a touching display of American resolve that honors those serving on the frontline of our fight with COVID-19."
The formation flights will also happen over New York City, Newark and Trenton.
Residents will be able to see the flyover from the safety of their home. All social distancing guidelines remain in effect.
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Summer fun whale watching tour Monmouth County
The whale watching in the last week has been nothing short of spectacular, and the last four trips we were seeing 3 to 4 different whales on each trip. How do we know they're different whales? By the unique tail print on the underside of the whales tail as you might call it.
Jersey Shore Whale Watch - we have the biggest boat, we can get you to where the whales are in a fun, safe, matter with plenty of social distancing in this time of COVID-19. We ask that you wear a mask while boarding; once you’re at your seat you can take it off. If you need to go to the bathroom, you need to put it back on. If you go to the front bow of the boat where the best whale watching is, please wear it. You will be able to see whales right from your seat, you don’t need to get up and move around but many people do.
Whale watching is really fun for all ages, although a two-year-old can be more work for the mom that it might be worth. Five-year-olds will love it; they see the whales and they’re really impressed and hearing them describe the whales is pretty amusing. We’ve also had seniors of all ages, in fact the mother of one of the captains came out last year twice, once alone and again with her girlfriends at 97 years old and enjoyed it so much that she came back the second time. There are plenty of safe areas for someone to just sit and enjoy the trip and see the occasional whale without having to get up and go to the front of the boat. However, if you are a senior and still want to go to the front, I have seen many seniors in their 80s moved to the front of the boat, sometimes with assistance from our crew. We want everyone to have a great safe trip, and we will do the utmost to make sure that happens.
The boat has two full-size bathrooms and a kitchen on board that sells snacks and drinks. However, because of COVID-19 they’re not cooking food currently. The boat has two levels, plenty of room to socially distance, and we do take this seriously as we want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable experience.
Jersey Shore Whale Watch - we have the biggest boat, we can get you to where the whales are in a fun, safe, matter with plenty of social distancing in this time of COVID-19. We ask that you wear a mask while boarding; once you’re at your seat you can take it off. If you need to go to the bathroom, you need to put it back on. If you go to the front bow of the boat where the best whale watching is, please wear it. You will be able to see whales right from your seat, you don’t need to get up and move around but many people do.
Whale watching is really fun for all ages, although a two-year-old can be more work for the mom that it might be worth. Five-year-olds will love it; they see the whales and they’re really impressed and hearing them describe the whales is pretty amusing. We’ve also had seniors of all ages, in fact the mother of one of the captains came out last year twice, once alone and again with her girlfriends at 97 years old and enjoyed it so much that she came back the second time. There are plenty of safe areas for someone to just sit and enjoy the trip and see the occasional whale without having to get up and go to the front of the boat. However, if you are a senior and still want to go to the front, I have seen many seniors in their 80s moved to the front of the boat, sometimes with assistance from our crew. We want everyone to have a great safe trip, and we will do the utmost to make sure that happens.
The boat has two full-size bathrooms and a kitchen on board that sells snacks and drinks. However, because of COVID-19 they’re not cooking food currently. The boat has two levels, plenty of room to socially distance, and we do take this seriously as we want everyone to have a safe, enjoyable experience.
Our beautiful T-shirts are available for purchase on the boat. They're $15 at the boat, and $20 online plus shipping. Thank you for supporting Jersey Shore Whale Watch; we look forward to taking you out this summer to see the giants of the sea.
We will be running a couple whale watching safaris this summer. What makes them different from the regular whale watching trip is that we will be looking for proper lighting for photographing the wheels and trying to get better backgrounds, which might be New York City, Asbury Park, etc. There’s some great backgrounds that would make for really unique photos, and we will do our best to have both the best light and background possible, so you can get an amazing photo.
Our beautiful T-shirts are available for purchase on the boat they were $15 at the boat and they were $20 online plus shipping. Thank you for supporting Jersey sure will watch we look forward to taking you out this summer to see these giants of the sea a close personal where they live and we are just the visitors for a few hours.
My son will fix all my grammar mistakes as I am dictating this in voice to text it’s easier for me so if you see something that’s not correct it will be once he fixes it later today.
We will be running a couple will watching for the safaris this summer what makes them different from the regular whale watching trip is we will be looking for proper lighting for photographing the wheels and trying to get better backgrounds which might include the background being city of New York Asbury park could be Seaside Heights the roller coaster and the Ferris wheel there’s some great backgrounds that would make really unique photos and we will do our best to have both positions so you are the best light the best possible getting a great photo.
We are going whale watching 3 times this weekend
Jersey Shore whale watch the orginal Monmouth County whale watching company
Paid parking is in effect in Belmar don’t forget!
Remember if you park at the boardwalk you have to pay 7 days a week now in Belmar. 
Beach badge seasonal purchase line today update: 12 noon line is better shorter now
The line started at 8am this morning May 16 2020 on the boardwalk in Belmar to buy a seasonal beach badge, many other shore towns are sold out of badges.
Most people were distancing very nicely the line was huge not sure why they stop doing the sales online going to be a better way than having people in the five block line.
Most people were distancing very nicely the line was huge not sure why they stop doing the sales online going to be a better way than having people in the five block line.
Big beach crowd day May 15th Belmar and Spring Lake Nj
Bug beach crowd today for belmar and spring lake New Jersey. There is very good social distancing at the beach today despite the big crowd.Everyone loves a free beach day! 
Monday night at the beach
Monday night at the beach, who wants a copy of this photo! bill@mckimphotography.com call or text me at 732.451.6003 Thanks Bill McKim
BoardAll the people returning to the beach frontwalking is back benches are gone parking is open
All the people returning to the beach front
Sunrise May 7th photographs
Thursday morning sunrise Belmar New Jersey photos by Billy McKim ninth Avenue beach Belmar Sunrise was beautiful this morning many people watching it sunrise was about 5:47 AM it’s getting earlier and earlier or you get up early and capture it. Looks like a beautiful day at the beach in Delmar. Paid parking at the boardwalk opens Friday according to news reports.Yes the Beach is open.
Jersey shore sunrise by Billy McKim
No parking ocean ave DAYTIME state of emergency cones going up in Belmar
Sunday update: seems like you can park cars on most side streets near the beach as a non resident, if you want exact information the best source is the Belmar Police dept phone.
Saturday afternoon most everyone was social distancing but it does get a bit crowded walking
No parking on selective streets state of emergency cones going up in Belmar Today Friday.
Residents can park as normal
Workers from the department of works in Belmar New Jersey are putting up barricades now. You can read the signage below, so I guess if you want to walk or run you better get up early! 5am to 7am the parking is available to walk the area . Covid19 update Belmar New Jersey May 1st 2020
sign says it will be strictly enforced 
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds over NY NJ PA Tuesday here is the route
Blue Angels and Thunderbirds over NY NJ PA Tuesday here is the route
Flight path released for Blue Angels, Thunderbirds flyover of Philadelphia region on Tuesday
