The annual Air show the Sea & Sky Spectacular on November 6 – 8 , 2009 comes to Jacksonville, Florida. This is one of the most popular events in Jacksonville, and no wonder.
The Sea & Sky Spectacular is a breathtaking sky show highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels along with other military and civilian flight teams.
But there’s more to this event than planes. There’s also live entertainment, a street festival with displays of aircraft and military vehicles, simulators, recruitment booths, a kids area and Meet The Performers Autograph Sessions.
The Sea and Sky Spectacular will also be encompassed within the City of Jacksonville’s Week of Valor to celebrate and honor all military branches throughout the community. Week of Valor components will include events held in downtown Jacksonville as well as Naval Station Mayport.
Here is some of the happenings:
FRIDAY NOV 6
Air show performers will practice their demonstrations and aerobatic performances throughout the day. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels practice will start at approximately 2:15 p.m.
♦ Jacksonville Sea and Sky Spectacular Pre-Flight Party
Seawalk Pavilion, 6-10 p.m.
Free admission
Come meet your favorite performer and get an autograph. Meet and mingle with military and civilian performers and crews.
♦ Popular Science Star Party
6-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday takes place on the beach, right next to the Seawalk Pavilion. In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, which marks 400 years since the great Italian scientist Galileo Galilei first turned a telescope to the sky, Celestron will be viewing Jupiter and its moons, the craters of Earth’s Moon, nebulas and galaxies through our computerized telescopes during the Sea & Sky Spectacular and we invite the public to come take a peek at these amazing celestial objects.
SAT NOV 7 & SUN NOV 8
Event Hours 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Free Admission
♦ Sky Show
The show will open each day with an American Flag fly over and a performance of the National Anthem.
Jacksonville Sea & Sky Spectacular Street Festival
First Street from First Avenue North to Fifth Avenue North
Interactive games, displays, simulators, children’s activities, arts & crafts, food, beverages and much more!
Kids Area
Featuring face painting, make and take crafts and much more!
Meet the Performers Autograph Session
On Saturday and Sunday, pilots and performers will meet and sign autographs for air show fans.
Recruitment Booths
Representatives from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, U.S. Coast Guard, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department will be on hand to provide information on careers.
♦ Popular Science Star Party (Friday and Saturday only)
6-10 p.m. On the beach just north of the pier.
Get an up close view of the night skies with Celestron! In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy 2009, which marks 400 years since the scientist Galileo Galilei first turned a telescope to the sky, Celestron will be viewing Jupiter and its moons, the craters of Earth’s Moon, nebulas and galaxies through our computerized telescopes during the Sea & Sky Spectacular and we invite the public to come take a peek at these amazing celestial objects.
