CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — 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.

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

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.

Preparations are still being made ahead of the 100th annual Chincoteague Pony Swim on Wednesday.

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

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

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.