The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are set to roar back over Cocoa Beach this weekend, headlining a two-day Air Dot Show that will light up the Space Coast sky on April 11–12. Organizers and city officials are bracing for big beachfront crowds, with the action centered at Lori Wilson Park and wide-open viewing stretching from the Pier down to the Minutemen Causeway.
When and where to watch
According to the City of Cocoa Beach, the aerial portion of the show is scheduled to run from about 11 a.m. to roughly 2 p.m. on both days, with Lori Wilson Park serving as the official show center. The two-day production is presented by the Air Dot Show and lists the Blue Angels as headliners, with paid VIP and premium beach-viewing options offered alongside free public viewing from the shoreline.
Getting there and parking
Traffic on A1A and State Road 520 is expected to be heavy, so plan to roll in early if you want a prime spot in the sand. FOX 35 Orlando notes that public viewing from the beach is free, but that ticketed and VIP sections are likely to pack in quickly. Carpooling, biking, or arriving 45 to 60 minutes before the aerial acts start is strongly encouraged.
Schedule and a note on show times
The Blue Angels' official 2026 schedule confirms that the team is slated for Cocoa Beach on April 11–12, although the Navy calendar lists dates rather than exact show times. The Blue Angels are locked in for the Space Coast stop, while local reporting has offered slightly different daily timing. WKMG's ClickOrlando reports a general show start around noon, with the Blue Angels expected to fly at about 3 p.m. both days.
Who's flying and what to expect
The Air Dot Show lineup pairs the Blue Angels with a mix of military and civilian performers, including the F-16 Viper Demo Team, a B-52 flyby, the 920th Rescue Wing, SOCOM para-commandos, and several warbirds and aerobatic acts. Air Dot Show organizers and local coverage say spectators should be ready for the Blues' trademark tight formation flying, with loops, inverted rolls, and wingtips sometimes separated by only a couple of feet.
Safety, rules and viewing tips
City and show advisories recommend bringing ear protection for small children, plus sunscreen and plenty of water for everyone in your crew. Canopies and personal tents are not allowed on the beach during the event. The City of Cocoa Beach also warns of heavy pedestrian traffic, the possibility of ticketing or towing for illegal parking, and limited boat-viewing spots inside a Coast Guard safety zone, so visitors are urged to review official maps and rules in advance.
Why this matters locally
Organizers are pitching the weekend as a key part of Cocoa Beach's America 250 programming and a salute to the Space Coast's long launch history. Local outlets say the spectacle is expected to deliver a strong weekend for nearby businesses and tourism. Space Coast Daily and other local coverage highlight the Blue Angels' return as a marquee event for the region this spring.
