The Pensacola Beach Air Show takes place every July and is a fantastic event for locals and visitors alike.
Wednesday: Breakfast with the Blues
Kicking off the air show week is “Breakfast with the Blues,” on Wednesday at approximately 7:30 a.m. when the Blue Angels arrive and circle overhead to mark the show’s coordinates and center points along Pensacola Beach.
Thursday: Full Practice Show
The Blue Angels hold a full practice show over Pensacola Beach at 2 p.m. (no civilian acts)
Friday: Pensacola Beach Airshow Dress Rehearsal
Flight demonstrations and civilian aerobatic performances begin at approximately 10:30 a.m., with the Blue Angels overhead at 2 p.m.
Saturday: Official Pensacola Beach Airshow
Saturday marks the official Pensacola Beach Air Show, and follows exactly Friday’s dress rehearsal schedule.
After the conclusion of the air show, when it’s time to pack up and leave, the SRIA would like to remind the public: Please Leave Only Your Footprints Behind! For the safety and enjoyment of all Pensacola Beach visitors and the preservation of the island’s flora and fauna, please take all that you came with and help keep our beach clean.
Home is where our (Blue) Angels are! Want to experience the Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Air Show when it takes to the skies the second week of July? Here are a few insider tips so you can maximize the fun.
Casino Beach is the show center. The best views will be from this beach, where all the big maneuvers will be performed. Our friends at Hellcat Productions, LLC, will be live streaming the show if you want to watch at home! You will NOT be able to see this Airshow from Fort Pickens or NAS Pensacola.
Early. Early. Early. Once the Casino Beach parking lot is full, you can park down at Park East and Park West, where the island trolley will pick you up and shuttle you down to Casino Beach. Passengers wishing to return to their vehicles as soon as the air show ends need to be on the first fleet of buses leaving Casino Beach post-show. Due to the gridlock immediately following the air show, riders should expect to wait 90 minutes or more for the trolleys or buses to return to Casino Beach if they are not on the first trip out. Pack your patience!
The civilian acts are stunt planes that fly and show off their skills starting at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Expect to see the Red Bull Air Force Team, the Veterans Flight Multiplan Formation, and more!
Thursday: Blue Angels fly at 2:00 p.m. (no civilian acts)
Friday: Civilian Acts begin at 10:30 a.m. // Blue Angels fly at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: Civilian Acts begin at 10:30 a.m. // Blue Angels fly at 2:00 p.m.
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is extending public transportation hours along the island on Friday, July 11, and adding extra buses to the schedule on Saturday, July 12, for the Pensacola Beach Air Show. See the trolley schedule here.
It’s no surprise that the beaches of Pensacola in the middle of summer are filled with sunshine and heat. Remember these essentials:
• Hats, sunglasses and sunscreen
• Beach towels
• Water to drink (Your choice of cold beverage is fine so long as it is not in a glass container!)
• Umbrella (trust me, you’ll want some shade)
• A small bag or container to keep cash, an ID and cell phone protected from the sand and water Also, let’s talk safety. At Pensacola Beach, you may notice colored flags flying at lifeguard stations and other beach entrances. These are part of the flag warning system designed to alert the public about surf conditions. You may see green, yellow, red or purple flags, and here’s what they mean:
• Drones are PROHIBITED
YES! There are no admission tickets for the Pensacola Beach Air Show.
Pensacola Beach is the place to be for the Airshow. Show center is at Casino Beach, so the maneuvers will be done from there. Places to stay nearest Casino Beach are always a great option.
The Santa Rosa Island Authority, Escambia County Public Safety and Emergency Management, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels are in constant communication with the National Weather Service throughout the duration of the Pensacola Beach Air Show. The safety of our attendees, performers, and personnel remains our top priority during the show.
We are utilizing the same weather monitoring thresholds established in previous years to guide our safety decisions. Specifically, if there is a 30% or greater chance of lightning within a 15-mile radius, internal messaging will begin within our mobile command center, THOR. From that point, we will continue to monitor the storm closely and be prepared to issue an official delay or suspension notice if conditions warrant.
All decisions are made with public safety in mind and in accordance with established emergency protocols. We appreciate your cooperation and encourage all attendees to stay informed through our official social channels for the latest updates throughout the day.
The Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA) is extending public transportation hours along the island on Friday, July 11, and is adding extra buses to the schedule on Saturday, July 12, for the Pensacola Beach Air Show.
On Friday, July 11, the SRIA’s three, free open-air trolleys will begin transporting customers starting at 7:30 a.m. and extend their service to Park East, located a mile east of Portofino Resort, until 6 p.m. Following that, the regular route will resume until midnight.
On Saturday, July 12, starting at 6:30 a.m., the SRIA will have four buses in addition to the three open-air trolleys running and will extend their service area to Park East until 6 p.m. Following that, the three open-air trolleys will resume normal operations until midnight.
Passengers who wish to get back to their vehicles as soon as the air show ends need to be on the first fleet of buses post show. Due to the gridlock that occurs immediately following the air show, riders should expect a long wait for the trolleys or buses to return to the core, if they are not on the first trip out.
The SRIA also wants to remind the public to please use the designated pedestrian crosswalks only across the island.
The official 2025 Pensacola Beach Air Show will begin just before noon on Saturday. The free trolley and bus service is provided by the Santa Rosa Island Authority and ECAT handles the expert driving.
Check out the Santa Rosa Island Authority's Trolley Page.
Check out some of the businesses here:
Serving Pensacola Beach (850) 565-9532
750 S. Commendencia Street Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 466-3379
Always remember to educate yourself on the beach flags. Exercise caution if you enter the water, and be sure to pay attention to lifeguards. *Water will be closed during the Civilian Acts and Blue Angels performances.*
Check out the graphic below and familiarize yourself on the flag system.
Enjoy A Fun and Safe Beach Trip
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