Updated: 6:22 PM CDT Jun 28, 2021 KMBC 9 News Staff The KC Air Show announced a surprise addition to the already world-class lineup for this weekendâs show.The KC Air Show said on Monday that the Air Force Thunderbirds will be joining the Navy Blue Angels in a âtruly once-in-a-lifetime show this 4th of July weekend.ââThis is an incredibly rare opportunity to see both of these elite aerobatic teams fly at the same civilian air show and the first time ever this has happened in the Kansas City metro area,â the KC Air Show said in a news release.âThis last-minute addition will allow the Thunderbirds and the Blue Angels to be seen together in a one-time civilian-produced air show that is normally not possible,â KC Air Show Director Kerry Floyd said in the release.With the Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the Marines AV-8Bâs also appearing in the KC Air show organizers say this will truly be a historic celebration of Americaâs elite aviators. In addition to the Blue Angels, Thunderbirds and Golden Knights, two dozen performers will take to the skies, demonstrating the peak of military and civilian aviation. On the ground, there will be static and interactive displays that are fun for all ages, and concessions will be available. The KC Air Show will be held July 3 and July 4 at New Century Air Center in New Century, Kansas. Only 25,000 tickets are available each day, and premium tickets are sold out for July 3. With this announcement, the KC Air Show organizers said they think both days will sell out. People are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance at www.kcairshow.org, and guests must reserve their parking spot before the event.Related video: Take a ride with the Blue Angels over the Kansas City skies