CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. — Thousands attended Chincoteague Island’s world famous pony swim on Wednesday.
The large crowd gathered at the Eastern Shore to watch the ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island, where the ponies parade through town.
The ponies aren’t the only event attraction: the Chincoteague Volunteer Fireman’s Carnival has been open every night since Monday, where people can enjoy rides, games, raffles, food and more.
Also among the event’s festivities is a ceremonial signing of a bill signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The bill, which officially makes the Chincoteague pony the official pony for the commonwealth, was signed into law earlier this year.
News 3 was given exclusive access to this year's event, and we’ll be updating this story with pictures, videos, and more information throughout the day.
