Blues to fly over DC on July 4

The Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration team will participate in the July 4th celebrations in Washington, D.C., officials confirmed to CNN. The event is being referred to as a "Salute to America," and will include fireworks and a speech from President Donald Trump on the National Mall. The mall is a non-traditional location for other presidents who have used the White House to celebrate the nation's birthday, but typically have not been present at the traditional large celebrations on the mall. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt teased the BA’s participation in the event, tweeting June 27 that a "big announcement," was coming June 28 along with a photo of the Blue Angels. Other military assets are expected, including F-35. Early in his administration, Trump announced intentions to hold a military parade in Washington. However, he canceled plans because the cost estimates came back at $10M. The U.S. military official told CNN that the cost of using military assets in this year's 4th of July celebration was estimated to be less than $1M. (Source: CNN 06/27/19) Gulf Coast Note: The Blue Angels are based out of Pensacola, Fla., during airshow season. The mid-season Pensacola Beach airshow is July 13.