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CHINCOTEAGUE — Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in the 100th anniversary of the popular tradition.

Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in the 100th anniversary of the popular tradition.

Thousands gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in the 100th anniversary of the popular tradition.

CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (WAVY) — It’s one of the most storied and beautiful events in all of Virginia, and this year, the Chincoteague Pony Swim celebrated 100 years.

Chincoteague celebrated the 100th annual Pony Swim with thousands in attendance, featuring a historic pony swim and an auction for fire services funding.

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim took place on Wednesday morning, drawing thousands of spectators to witness the iconic event.

The 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim is underway in Virginia as crowds gather to watch wild ponies make the short island journey.

Today, Wednesday, July 30, marks Chincoteague Island's 100th World Famous Pony Swim. Thousands of spectators will look on as the ponies swim from Assateague Island to Chincoteague Island.