TAPS Togethers: Naval Air Station Pensacola Air Show

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Pensacola, Florida
Registration Close Date: October 31, 2024

This event is open to surviving military adults and children.

TAPS families are invited to enjoy the to attend the incredible NAS Pensacola Air Show.

The NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is one of Pensacola's largest events, attracting 150,000-180,000 spectators during this two-day event. There is an incredible lineup of aerobatic performers and our very own Blue Angels.


Special Note: While we are promoting this event, it is not directly organized or hosted by TAPS. Therefore, TAPS will not have a presence at the event. This is not a VIP event as it has been in past years.


 

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Location: Pensacola, Florida 32508

Registration is required: Once you receive your registration confirmation, you will receive additional information for this event.

Meet-up Time: 8:30 a.m. Meet other TAPS Families just inside of Gate 3. The air show begins at 9:30 a.m. and the Blue Angels will perform around 2:00 p.m. Gates will open at 8 a.m. 

Parking: Safety officials will be onsite to guide you to any available parking on the Naval Air Station. Shuttles will run from the parking lots to the event location on an ongoing basis. The shuttles will drop you off right outside of Gate 3.

Upon Arrival: You will meet with other TAPS families just inside of Gate 3 between 8:30 and 8:45 a.m. Once the group is all there, you can find seating together in the open seating area and lay out your blankets/lawn chairs.

Attire: Casual attire. We encourage you to wear any TAPS attire and/or a photo button of your loved one as this will allow you to easily locate one another when you are at the event.

What to Bring: Bring a blanket/lawn chair to sit on and a bottle of water.

Cost: This event is free to attend. If you are staying through lunch to see the Blue Angels perform, there are numerous food vendors onsite. Outside food is not allowed.

Note: All visitors to NAS Pensacola must present a valid/current photo identification issued by the United States government or a state government as part of the screening process. This excludes minors under the age of 18, if accompanied by an adult with valid identification. Foreign national visitors must provide valid photo identification, such as a passport, issued by their country of origin. Foreign national visitors are advised to expect an additional screening process and to plan accordingly. Navy Security personnel reserve the right to deny access to any person on a case by case basis without explanation.

Please reach out to tapstogethers@taps.org with any questions.

 

Navy Blue Angels


About TAPS Togethers

Community is important!  This is why we create a broad variety of opportunities to bring the TAPS family together.  TAPS Togethers are one-day, organized, social events across the country, led by TAPS Staff or a survivor like you, with the goal of expanding our peer support community. 

If there is not a TAPS Togethers event in your area, consider hosting one. You know your community best! Perhaps you know of a simple cost-effective way to bring TAPS families together for a day of hope and healing in your area. We would love to hear from you! Please submit your idea and we will connect with you to explore the possibilities.

For more information about TAPS Togethers, please email tapstogethers@taps.org or call us at 800-959-TAPS (8277).

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