Parking, traffic, performances & more: Here’s what you need to know about this weekend’s free NAS Jacksonville Air Show

Naval Air Station Jacksonville is expecting 300,000 visitors to attend this weekend’s air show, featuring the beloved hometown favorite Blue Angels flight squadron, which returns to its birthplace.The gates open at 9 a.m., and the show will begin at 11 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The Blue Angels will fly as the grand finale at 3 p.m. each day, including the practice show, which is open Friday to anyone with base access and their guests.The show will also feature a variety of military and civilian demonstrations, including the Air Force Thunderbirds.Traffic parkingAdmission and parking are free, and because of the expected crowds, officials are asking everyone who’s coming to be prepared for hefty traffic delays, saying it could take up to two hours to get everyone off the base and onto U.S. 17 after the show.When you arrive at the base for the show, anyone over 18 must present a government-issued Real ID. Foreign Nationals must present a passport for admittance, and legal permanen