Mark your calendars for an exhilarating weekend by the shore; the Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show is returning to Jacksonville Beach in 2025 with a splash. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 2025, the City of Jacksonville, Office of Sports & Entertainment and U.S. Naval Station Mayport, in alliance with the city of Jacksonville Beach, are setting the stage for an unforgettable sky-high extravaganza. "The Sea & Sky Air Show will bring families, neighbors, and visitors together to experience an unforgettable display of skill and teamwork," stated Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, as reported by the City of Jacksonville official news release.
The air show, which promises to be a weekend of entertainment accessible to all, will feature performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. This elite flying squadron is renowned for their tightly choreographed maneuvers that are a testament to naval aviation. Including military and award-winning civilian performers, attendees can expect a thrilling showcase above the Atlantic. In a display of appreciation for the base and its personnel, Mayor Deegan expressed gratitude 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," as stated by the City of Jacksonville.
Anticipation is building within the local government ranks as well. "This is a big day for all of us. We can’t wait to show off our community, celebrate the military, and enjoy the show next year," Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman conveyed the sentiment in a statement obtained by the City of Jacksonville's official news announcement. The event is not just a display of aeronautical mastery, but a catalyst for community cohesion and festivity, as it weaves together the fabric of Jacksonville Beach's residents and visitors alike.
Alex Alston, Executive Director of the Office of Sports & Entertainment for the City of Jacksonville, also shared their looking forward to welcoming everybody to Jacksonville Beach in October for "a weekend of excitement and community spirit," according to the City of Jacksonville. While the show's detailed activity list, transportation options, and road closures will be announced closer to the event date, the promise of precision piloting and sky-high spectacles is sure to draw a crowd eager to witness the awe of aerial acrobatics along Jacksonville's picturesque coastline.
