Late Friday, October 11th, we received a call from the Los Angeles Recreation & Parks team whom we’ve been working with on plans/permits for the AMERICAN HEROES Air Show scheduled for November 16, 2024 at the Hansen Dam Sports Complex.

Over the course of the brief call, I was informed by Rec & Parks that the U.S. Army Corps. of Engineers was demanding for the first time that a formal Environmental Assessment be completed for our event. At 4 pm, Rec & Parks emailed us a list of Environmental Assessment firms they suggested we contact.

Upon communicating with several of the recommended Environmental Assessment firms provided by Rec. & Parks, we were informed that none of them could schedule and complete the EA in time for our NOV 16 event date. Quotes on pricing for an initial EA ranged from $18,000 to $68,000.

Over the course of the last week, Goldy and I have had several extended conversations but, given the late notice for this request, feel our forward options are extreme limited since we do not have the time or money from sponsors to have the requested EA done.

We have concluded at this time to CANCEL the AMERCAN HEROES Air Show which was scheduled at the Hansen Dam Sports complex for Saturday, November 16th.

We extend our relentless appreciation to our many passionate volunteers, public safety organizations and military teams who have supported this admission-free community event at the Hansen Dam Sports Complex since 1996.

Jim Paules
Volunteer, Event Producer
818-631-8132
Jim.Paules@Heroes-Airshow.com

Steve Goldsworthy
Volunteer, Event Director

https://www.Heroes-Airshow.com