AKRON, Ohio (WJW) – Goodyear is calling it a “once-in-a-lifetime event” as the company prepares to send all three of its iconic blimps, together, over northeast Ohio in honor of the Goodyear Blimp’s 100th anniversary.
BROOKLYN, NY – 1930’S: General view of the NC-15A Resolute GoodYear Blimp circa 1930’s at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, New York. (Photo by Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images) (AVI-293)
In a press release, Goodyear said that for three days, local businesses, neighbors, and companies will have the opportunity to witness Wingfoot One, Wingfoot Two, and Wingfoot Three flying overhead in Akron.
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Goodyear is calling the flight a “Victory Lap” and said it’s a “celebration of the blimps’ centennial and a tribute to their enduring legacy.”
COLUMBUS, OHIO – NOVEMBER 09: eneric view of the Goodyear blimp flying above Ohio Stadium before the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Purdue Boilermakers at Ohio Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
So, where’s the best place to catch a view of the blimp trio? Here’s what Goodyear says:
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Location: Akron, Ohio
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Viewing Locations on Jun. 3, 2025:
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Wingfoot Lake State Park: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd Mogadore, OH 44260
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The best viewing spot is at the waterfront of Wingfoot Lake State Park.
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Akron State of the City Address: Lock 3, 200 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44308
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Doors open at 4:00 p.m. and the event will start at 5:00 p.m. To register for the free event, visit the Akron Roundtable website.
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Akron RubberDucks Game: 300 S Main St., Akron, OH 44308
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On Jun. 3, between 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., during the Akron RubberDucks pre-game versus the Chesapeake Baysox, will include a fly over from the three Goodyear Blimps. The Akron RubberDucks are also featuring their Akron Bicentennial Series: 100th Anniversary of the Goodyear Blimp this evening. The first 1000 fans will receive a t-shirt with the blimp on it to celebrate the centennial.
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Viewing Locations on Jun. 4-5, 2025:
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Downtown/East Akron
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For these two days, blimps will soar over downtown Akron and East Akron.
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