Rain or shine, crowds always show up to see ponies make their annual trek across the Assateague Channel. The 94th annual Pony Swim was no exception.

Led by the Saltwater Cowboys, the Chincoteague ponies came ashore on the east side of Chincoteague Island on Wednesday morning.

Here's what onlookers of this year's event experienced:

Crowds wait on Chincoteague Island

What draws people to the Eastern Shore? Thousands drawn to Chincoteague for annual tradition

Saltwater Cowboys lead ponies on Assateague Island

The ponies arrive at Chincoteague!