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 upcoming Blue Angels performance at the city's Seafair festival, using a billboard and planning an in-person demonstration.
The Airshow Climate Action Coalition opposes the Blue Angels due to concerns about excessive noise pollution causing hearing damage and war trauma, significant carbon emissions (670 tons in one weekend), and the display of U.S. militarism.
Seafair organizers acknowledge the perennial concerns, stating they prioritize safety, use biodegradable smoke, and publicize event dates far in advance for residents who wish to avoid the 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.”