Where: South Lake Washington, near Genesee Park
When: August 1 - 3 from Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Prices: To be announced
Tickets to be available at the gate or at Ticketmaster Centers, charge by phone at 206-628-0888, visit ticketmaster.com or at participating 76 gasoline stations for Two Day Passes.
Phone: Info: 206-728-0123

Photos: Blue Angels Performance Complete Blue Angels Section

For many in the Puget Sound, summer officially reaches its zenith when the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels roar into Seattle's skies. The extraordinary flying of the six-plane flight demonstration squadron and exhilarating civilian and military acts are the grand finale of the 5 week SEAFAIR festival.

The Air Show lineup features a variety of civilian and military acts to thrill Lake Washington audiences.

The show over Lake Washington during SEAFAIR is unique. While nearly all of the Blue Angels' stops on the 2008 schedule take place over an airstrip, the Seattle stop offers a spectacular venue above water with Mt. Rainier as a backdrop.

The hilly landscape of Seattle provides cover as the solo pilots bring their F/A-18 Hornets from out of nowhere toward the aerobatic box in the middle of the lake. These high-speed passes at centerpoint bring roars from the crowd along the shoreline and goose bumps to the thousands of boaters affixed to the logboom.

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to the skies, August 1- 3. The precision and creativity of the six pilots behind the yokes of the Boeing F/A-18 Hornets make the group one of the most recognized in the sky. Graceful solo performances, the four-plane diamond and six-plane delta formations are just a few of the aerobatic maneuvers these talented pilots perform. Flying every year since 1972, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels continue to serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Getting There
There is virtually no parking available at the air show/race site, so leave the car at home. Free shuttle service is available. Get locations and route information at SEAFAIR.com.