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Blue Angels Practice
April 2 @ 9:30 am
As Homebase, Pensacola has the privilege of seeing the Angels regularly, not just during the two prescheduled shows. A peaceful day on the beach is often capped off by a surprise flyover. The Super Hornets, brighter than the already vivid sky, swoop low for a split second and are gone before most can pull out their phones.
Locals often exchange advice on the best locations to view practice drills. The Blue Angels rehearse weekly at NAS Pensacola throughout the show season, which runs from March to November. Tuesday and Wednesday are dedicated to drills that are free to view by the public and often conclude with autographs and interviews. On Thursday, the squad travels to its weekend performance site, and by Sunday evening they return to Pensacola.
Gates open at 9:30am. The Blues are scheduled to take flight at 10:30am. Arrive early, once the Museum lot is full, NAS Pensacola pauses entry to the base.