Chincoteague prepares for annual pony swim as thousands expected to gather
As thousands prepare to descend on Chincoteague for Wednesday's annual Pony Swim, last year's event offers a glimpse of what visitors can expect during one of the Eastern Shore's most iconic traditions.
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Crowds will gather before sunrise for Chincoteague's annual Pony Swim, watching Saltwater Cowboys guide the famous herd across the Assateague Channel. The celebration continues with the downtown pony parade and Thursday's foal auction benefiting the Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Company.