The Blue Angels are celebrating 80 years, and this weekend they return to the place where their story began: Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The Navy’s flight demonstration team joins the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at the NAS Jax Air Show on October 17–18, 2026, with free general admission and parking. Navy.mil

Explore Jacksonville soul food restaurants serving comfort classics, seafood favorites, homemade plates, and authentic Southern flavor across Duval.

Jacksonville’s Juneteenth story connects to Florida Emancipation Day, the St. Johns River, and generations of Black freedom-building.