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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Naval Air Station Pensacola has canceled its 2025 Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow.
The show, scheduled for Nov. 14-15, was cancelled because of "ongoing uncertainty regarding government funding," an NAS Pensacola news release said, referencing the ongoing federal government shutdown.
"Due to the current funding situation and the lead time required to secure and execute the
necessary contracts for performers and support services, cancellation of the 2025 Homecoming
Airshow is unavoidable,” NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer Capt. Chandra ‘Mamasan’
Newman said.
“This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact it will have on
the community."
The two-day airshow, which typically features old planes and stunt shows before the big finale with the Blue Angels, brings in hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Pensacola area every year.
Newman said the Blue Angels pilots are disappointed.
“The NAS Pensacola staff is devastated they’re unable to bring the community the Airshow they
love,” Newman said. “The Blue Angels Homecoming Airshow is a cherished tradition celebrating the military presence and relationship with the wonderful City of Pensacola, the Gulf Coast community and the aviation enthusiasts we look forward to hosting each year."
She said they hope to have other public events, but are evaluating the possibility based on funding.
Anyone who has already purchased preferred premium seating tickets will be automatically refunded by Attendstar, which was contracted for those sales.
The refund should be in accounts within a week.
