“Double the normal attendance”: NAS JAX Airshow reaches capacity on Saturday

Blue Angels perform in San Francisco Fleet week SAN FRANCISCO - OCTOBER 11: U.S. Navy Blue Angels F-18A Hornets fly in formation during a practice performance for Fleet Week October 11, 2002 in San Francisco, California. The annual Fleet Week event includes an air show by the Blue Angels, a parade of military ships and tours of U.S. Navy ships. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — After being canceled last year, the Nas Jax Airshow featuring the Blue Angels is back and bigger than ever.

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In an unexpected viewer turnout, the airshow reached capacity two hours before the grand finale on Saturday. Traffic on i-295 and Roosevelt Blvd was backed up almost the entire day as well, as many people traveled from out of state just for the show.

In response to viewer concerns and complaints, the airshow opened its gates early today and more Port-a-Johns were added to the parking area.

For more information, visit the NAS JAX Air Show website.

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