Don't miss Blue Angels' air show, Greek Fest

Courtesy photo The Blue Angels will perform their annual Homecoming Air Show on NAS Pensacola this weekend.

This weekend has much to offer with both the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show and Greek Fest.

This year along with the Navy's world-famous flight Demonstration Squadron - the Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet performances, the Blues' C-130 Hercules transport also known as "Fat Albert" will demonstrate a Jet Assisted Take Off (JATO) with the help of solid fuel rockets. Gates will open at 8 a.m. with the shows starting at 9:45 a.m. Both shows are open to the public. Admission and parking are free. Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged.

For more information, contact the NAS Pensacola Public Affairs Office at 452-3100, ext 1519, 1539 and 1534.

Pensacola's Annual Greek Festival celebrates its 48th anniversary this year. The popular festival was started by the parishioners of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox church as a luncheon to share their culture and heritage. It has since grown to a full-blown 3 day event serving a variety of Greek foods along with traditional dance performances, live entertainment, church tours and shopping. Admission is free. Festival hours are 11 am to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit the church's website at www.annunciationgoc.org.