Climate Activists Protest Blue Angels Show in Seattle

New billboard criticizes the squadron for being ‘too loud’ and polluting the environment.

Zach Vasile

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 01:00 PM ET

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The Blue Angels squadron. [Credit: iStock]

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Climate activists in Seattle are protesting the Blue Angels' upcoming appearance at the city's Seafair festival.
The protests are driven by concerns over extreme noise pollution, significant carbon emissions (estimated 670 tons per weekend), the display of U.S. militarism, and potential safety risks from low-flying aircraft.
Seafair organizers acknowledge the criticisms, emphasizing the event's safety, the use of biodegradable smoke trails, and providing advance notice for residents affected by noise.

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Climate activists in Seattle are protesting the Blue Angels, the famous U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, ahead of a planned appearance at the city’s Seafair festival this coming weekend.

An alliance of activist groups known as the Airshow Climate Action Coalition recently put up a billboard on Seattle’s south side reading “Say No To Blue Angels!” It shows city residents covering their ears in discomfort alongside the words “Too Loud,” “War Trauma,” and “Pollution.”