JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – With the Blue Angels set to soar over the skies of Jacksonville Beach again this year in October, the Jacksonville City Council is considering increasing funding for the Sea & Sky Air Show.
A proposal to grant $200,000 for the popular event will have a third reading Tuesday night and could be headed for a vote before the full council.
The show is slated for the weekend of Oct. 25-26.
Initially, Jacksonville Beach was not on the schedule for the Blue Angels in 2025, but a show scheduled for Lake Charles, Louisiana, was canceled and the squadron will perform in Northeast Florida instead.
“The Sea & Sky Air Show will bring families, neighbors, and visitors together to experience an unforgettable display of skill and teamwork,” said Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan. “We are grateful to the Blue Angels for their service, for their role as ambassadors of goodwill, and for bringing the thrill and magic of naval flight back to our proud military community.”
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, known for their precision flying and dynamic aerial maneuvers, are a hometown favorite and their free annual shows are always packed.
The United States Navy Flight Exhibition Team’s first demonstration took place on June 15, 1946, at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, which was also the squadron’s first home base.
The free, family-friendly air show will also feature award-winning civilian and military aerobatic performances over the Atlantic Ocean.
The Blue Angels performed at NAS Jax on Oct. 19-20 last year.
The city will share more details as the event approaches, including the complete list of activities, parking options, shuttle services, and road closures.
For more information about the 2025 Sea and Sky Air Show, visit jaxseaandsky.com.
The squadron will also perform in Florida at these locations in 2025:
- Key West from March 29-30
- Lakeland from April 5-6
- Fort Lauderdale from May 3-4
- Pensacola Beach from July 12-13
- Punta Gorda from Nov. 1-2
