EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — The 2025 Amigo Airsho has been canceled, Fort Bliss Garrison Commander Col. Michael V. Soyka announced on Friday.
The decision comes as a result of the ongoing government shutdown and furlough.
Officials said that at the last hour, Ft Bliss was notified that Airshow’s event at Biggs Field was not approved.
Fort Bliss officials said they had to cancel all community outreach that’s not related to national security due to the ongoing government shutdown.
“Every last one of us is grateful to Ft. Bliss, Col. Michael Soyka, and the garrison command leadership,” said Alan Russell, MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho chairman. “We also thank you, our community partners: sponsors, volunteers, vendors, performers, and the public media for your support to include the wonders of aviation in your mission.”
The event was scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
The Amigo Airsho Committee said they look forward to presenting the Navy’s Blue Angels to celebrate the United States’s 250th birthday next year, in 2026.
The Amigo Airsho Committee said they will honor people who had tickets for next year’s show.
For those requesting refunds, the committee said it will send out an email to patrons who purchased tickets.
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