Cocoa Beach Air Show returns April 11-12 with Blue Angels | The Locally Times
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to Cocoa Beach for a high-flying weekend, as Central Florida residents also brace for hurricane season and adapt to major LYNX transit overhauls.
Get ready for a breathtaking aerial spectacle as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels soar back into Cocoa Beach, headlining the much-anticipated Air Show scheduled for April 11-12, 2026. This premier event kicks off a busy April across Central Florida, which also includes a key hurricane preparedness expo in Volusia County and significant transit updates from LYNX. ## Blue Angels Lead Thrilling Cocoa Beach Air Show Beyond the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who will perform as the main attraction, the Cocoa Beach Air Show promises an expanded lineup of aerial prowess. The City of Cocoa Beach's April 3 announcement details additional performers, including the F16 Viper Demonstration Team, a B-52 Stratofortress, the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team, and John Black. These aerial displays, visible from the area around Lori Wilson Park, position the April 11-12 event as a significant draw for the region. While the City of Cocoa Beach website directs readers to an "America 250" page for more information about the participants, specific details regarding public access, parking, or potential traffic impacts are not included in available records. ## Volusia County Hosts Critical Hurricane Preparedness Expo Volusia County residents can significantly enhance their hurricane readiness at the free Hurricane Expo scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026. The Florida Department of Health Volusia County announced on April 3 that the event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Daytona International Speedway's pavilion area. Designed to provide practical information and resources for pre-storm preparation, the expo will feature exhibits on emergency alerts, evacuation planning, and property protection. Attendees can also connect with local emergency response teams and community partners. Highlights include live safety demonstrations, educational presentations, guest speakers, and a hands-on Touch-A-Truck experience with fire, EMS, law enforcement, and utility vehicles. Over 50 vendors, community organizations, and government agencies involved in hurricane preparedness and response will be on site. Coordinated by the Volusia County Organizations Active in Disasters (COAD) in partnership with Volusia County Emergency Management, the expo previously drew over 1,500 attendees. ## LYNX Unveils Major Transit Overhaul, New NeighborLink LYNX Central Florida Transit is set to implement significant service changes effective April 26, 2026, impacting numerous bus routes and its NeighborLink services. LYNX's April 4 announcement outlines these adjustments, which include route and schedule modifications for Links 20, 36, 311, 407, and 418. Further schedule adjustments will affect Links 3, 24, 43, 48, 49, and 125, with timepoint adjustments planned for Links 10, 19, 40, 105, and 302. Bay changes are also scheduled for the Disney Springs Transfer Center. A major overhaul comes to NeighborLink service, which will transition to a new provider and smaller vehicles. This change promises more flexible, same-day bookings, eliminating the previous two-hour advance scheduling requirement. All NeighborLink trips will now require booking through the Ride Freebee mobile app or by calling 407-244-0808; walk-on requests will no longer be permitted. Specific route changes include Link 20 and 36 adjustments to accommodate construction at Camping World Stadium. Link 311 will discontinue service to Helios Grand Hotel and reduce service to the Universe bus loop. Links 407 and 418 will see routing changes in Lake Nona, with Link 407 also eliminating service to USTA. These comprehensive changes aim to adapt services to evolving community needs and infrastructure. ## Key Questions **How can residents view the Cocoa Beach Air Show?** The aerial portion of the show is centered at Lori Wilson Park, running from 11 AM to approximately 2 PM on April 11-12, 2026. Records do not specify public viewing areas beyond the park or details on parking. **What resources will the Volusia County Hurricane Expo offer?** The expo will provide information on emergency alerts, evacuation planning, and property protection, along with live safety demonstrations and access to emergency response teams. **How will LYNX NeighborLink service change?** Effective April 26, 2026, NeighborLink will use a new provider and smaller vehicles, allowing same-day bookings via the Ride Freebee app or phone, with walk-on requests no longer accepted.