July 7, 2008 Contact: José Ubaldo/Marc Littman Metro Media Relations 213.922.2707/213.922.2700 www.metro.net/pressroom

Go Metro to American Heroes Air Show July 12

• Visitors who present a Metro fare ticket or pass will receive a five-percent discount on helicopter ride purchases

Go Metro to the free American Heroes Air Show this Saturday, July 12 at the Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex in the San Fernando Valley.

The fun-filled event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and feature a collection of high-tech military and civilian helicopters, live band performances, aerial demonstrations, exhibits and a public safety career fair. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early for the “Rollin’ to the Rescue” caravan of vintage fire, police and emergency service vehicles at 9:30 a.m. Nearly 40 rare and fully restored vehicles will arrive along Foothill Boulevard in a blaze of CODE 3 lights and sirens and remain on static display throughout the day.

Live band performances will begin at 10 a.m., followed by an opening ceremony with Councilmember Richard Alarcón at 11 a.m. honoring the volunteer heroes of public service. Aerial demonstrations will begin at 11:30 a.m.

More than 25 military and civilian helicopters are expected for display. The show will also include an all-day concert in the park with live band performances and DJ music at the venue’s outdoor amphitheatre.

Guests can receive a bird’s eye view of the event by purchasing helicopter rides provided by Adventure Helicopter Tours. Visitors who present a Metro fare ticket or pass will receive a five percent discount on “Adventure Helicoptor” ride purchases.

The American Heroes Air Show’s main entrance is located at 11480 Foothill Blvd. in Lake View Terrace with free admission and parking. The Hansen Dam Recreation & Sports Complex is served by Metro Local 90, 91, 233 and 290. For connections, visit www.metro.net.

For additional event and parking information, visit www.heroes-airshow.com.
For more information on Metro Bus and Rail timetables, visit www.metro.net or call
1-800-COMMUTE.

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