A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950-1997

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Great Park Live
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Great Park

What began as an opening reception for Armed Forces Day in 1950 to encourage locals to visit military bases became the much-anticipated annual El Toro Air Show of Orange County. With attendance eventually reaching upwards of 2 million spectators, the El Toro Air Shows became an iconic event for Marine Corps Air Station El Toro and the aviation industry. Artist Paul Gavin has dedicated his career to the celebration of U.S. Armed Forces by contributing artwork to a number of military related events, including the El Toro Air Show of Orange County.

Celebrate Great Park’s History with Summer Art Exhibition and Retro Music Nights

The Orange County Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997. The exhibition runs Sunday, June 2, through Sunday, August 18, with an exhibition opening on Sunday, June 2, 1–3 p.m.

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The Great Park announces the opening of its summer art exhibition, "A Brief History of the El Toro Air Show: 1950–1997." In conjunction, the Palm Court Arts Complex will host a series of musical events paying homage to the park’s history as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.
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