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**Blue Angels’ Seafair Performance Faces Opposition Amid Celebrations**

Seattle’s annual Seafair festival, a celebration of boating and airshows, is underway, headlined as always by the Blue Angels. However, this year’s performance is met with protests. One woman is suing, claiming the noise from the Blue Angels caused her elderly cat distress, leading to euthanasia. A billboard also was erected protesting the performance. Seafair CEO Emily Cantrell acknowledges the complaints, however, she also notes that the show will continue as planned.

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**Seafair Takes Flight Amid Blue Angels Controversy**

**Seattle, WA** – Seafair, Seattle’s beloved annual festival celebrating boating and airshows, kicked off this weekend, but the return of the iconic Blue Angels is shadowed by controversy. While the roar of hydroplane engines fills Lake Washington and crowds gather to witness the aerial acrobatics, protests and legal action have stirred the skies.

Lauren Ann Lombardi is suing, claiming the Blue Angels’ 2023 and 2024 performances caused severe distress to her elderly cat, exacerbating existing health issues and ultimately leading to the animal’s euthanasia. The case has sparked debate about the impact of the airshow’s noise levels on animals and residents. Additionally, a “Say No To Blue Angels” billboard highlights community concerns.

Despite the opposition, Seafair CEO Emily Cantrell has confirmed that the Blue Angels’ performance will proceed as scheduled. “The show will go on,” KIRO host Jake Skorheim affirmed. Seafair organizers are balancing the public’s long-standing appreciation for the Blue Angels with growing concerns about noise pollution and its impact on the community.

While some are protesting, many remain excited about the Blue Angels’ performance.

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