Blue Angels Schedule This Week

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are  back again this week for Seafair Week-end, with practices tomorrow and Friday and the shows this week-end. 

Here is the schedule:
August 3: 12 p.m. Blue Angel media flights - 1:45-2:30 military aircraft fly over the Parade of Ships on Elliott Bay
August 4: Air show practice flights: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:20 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
August 5: Air show practice flights: 1:30 p.m.- 3 p.m.
August 6: Air show performance: 1:30-3 p.m.
August 7: Air show performance: 1:30-3 p.m.

If you're a member of the Beach Club, it's a great place to see them with  no traffic and no crowds.

The I-90 Bridge will be closed during Blue Angels practices and performances and SR 520 will remain open to vehicular traffic , but not marine traffic.

Also the Seattle Humane Society offers these tips:

• Keep your pets inside, preferably a room without windows
• To create calming environment, surround your pet with favorite toys and other familiar objects
• Play soothing music
• Keep the room as quiet as possible by closing doors, shades and windows

(photo courtesy of Seafair website)

Great Spot to Watch The Blue Angels This Week-End And Pet Tips For During The Shows

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be practicing again today at 1:40pm.

And several readers wrote in that a great place to see them is the Beach Club. No traffic, no crowds and you can stay cool in the lake at the same time!

Saturday and Sunday the shows will be at 1:30pm.

The Seattle Humane Society sent out a press release with some pet safety tips for during the show.

It says "The loud noise can be hard on our companion animals. With a little planning, you can keep your pets calm and safe at home.

"The biggest risk is that pets will get loose and become lost. Even if a pet is secured inside, the sound of the Blue Angels flying overheard can cause them to panic."

Here are a few tips:

• Keep your pets inside, preferably a room without windows
• To create calming environment, surround your pet with favorite toys and other familiar objects
• Play soothing music
• Keep the room as quiet as possible by closing doors, shades and windows

(photo courtesy of Seafair website)