Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight - now Sat, June 27
⚠️Moved to rain date of Saturday, June 27 due to the forecast 🎇 Join us for a free, family-friendly drone as we light up the night sky above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 🛬
Event details
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Fireworks at the Air Force Museum June 27, 2026
Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight
WEATHER UPDATE: Due to forecasted weather conditions, "Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight" has been moved to the scheduled rain date of Saturday, June 27.
Presented by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and the National Aviation Heritage Area, this free, family-friendly drone show will light up the night sky above the Museum. The show will bring the story of flight to life in lights, celebrating Ohio's rich aviation heritage in the place where flight began.
The Museum, National Aviation Hall of Fame, Air Force Museum Store and Attractions will remain open into the evening. Food trucks and community partners will be on site throughout the day, and guests are encouraged to arrive early, explore the Museum and grounds, and plan ahead for this one-night event.
Funding support provided from the Air Force Museum Foundation and the America 250-Ohio Commission. This event is part of the nationwide Freedom 250 celebration.
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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
