How to Watch Blue Angels at 2025 Seattle Seafair Air Show – Full Schedule, Tickets & Best Viewing Spots
By Zamal Uddin
The 76th annual Seafair Weekend Festival is returning to Seattle, bringing thrilling hydroplane racing, aerial stunts, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to Lake Washington. The 2025 Boeing Seafair Air Show runs August 1–3, featuring high-speed demonstrations from elite military jets and aerobatic performers. Here’s your complete guide to watching the Blue Angels live in Seattle, including the full schedule, practice times, best viewing locations, and ticket details.
✈️ When Will the Blue Angels Arrive in Seattle?
The Blue Angels are scheduled to arrive ahead of Seafair Weekend and Fleet Week:
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Wednesday, July 30
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12:00 PM: “Fat Albert,” the Blue Angels’ C-130J Super Hercules, lands at King County International Airport.
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1:30–2:00 PM: Blue Angels F/A-18 Super Hornets arrive.
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🛫 Blue Angels Practice Schedule
Fans can catch practice flights over Seattle before the official air show:
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Thursday, July 31:
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – First practice session
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3:30 PM – 4:40 PM – Second practice session
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🎆 2025 Boeing Seafair Air Show Full Lineup
The Seafair Air Show runs daily from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with the Blue Angels performing in the afternoon each day.
Friday, August 1
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12:20 PM – U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo
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12:30 PM – Catalina Water Takeoff
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1:05 PM – U.S. Marine Corps F-35B
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1:30 PM – U.S. Air Force F-16 with Heritage Flight P-51 Mustang
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2:00 PM – U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Demo
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2:20 PM – KC-135 Stratotanker Refuel Demo
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3:35 PM – Blue Angels Performance
Saturday, August 2
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12:40 PM – Catalina Water Takeoff
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1:15 PM – U.S. Marine Corps F-35B
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1:40 PM – U.S. Air Force F-16 Heritage Flight
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2:10 PM – Apache Helicopter Demo
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3:35 PM – Blue Angels Performance
Sunday, August 3
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10:35 AM – Opening Ceremonies
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12:55 PM – U.S. Marine Corps F-35B
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1:20 PM – F-16 Heritage Flight
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2:20 PM – KC-135 Stratotanker Demo
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3:25 PM – Boeing 777-9 Fly-By
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3:35 PM – Blue Angels Grand Finale
🎟️ Tickets and Admission
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Friday (Aug 1): Free entry to the public
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Saturday & Sunday: Tickets required (starting at $50 for adults)
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Location: Seafair Weekend Festival, Genesee Park, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle
👀 Best Free Viewing Spots Around Lake Washington
For those who want to watch without buying tickets, here are the top free locations:
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Mount Baker Park
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Colman Park
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Pritchard Island Beach
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Stan Sayres Memorial Park
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Aubrey Davis Park (Mercer Island)
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Groveland Beach Park
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Medina Beach Park
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Chism Beach Park
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Meydenbauer Bay Park
🛩️ Bonus Viewing Experience: Museum of Flight Jet Blast Bash
For a unique angle, visit the Museum of Flight Jet Blast Bash on Aug 2–3:
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Watch aircraft takeoffs and landings, including Blue Angels
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Enjoy food trucks, beer garden, and live music
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Free for museum members, included with general admission
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