and last updated 2021-04-29 20:25:41-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Blue Angels arrived in Corpus Christi today in preparation for their appearances at Buc Days.
The Blue Angels made a flyover on their way to Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi.
As part of Buc Days, the Blue Angels will be featured during The Wings Over South Texas Air Show that is a part of Buc Days.
The Blue Angels will fly over the bayfront on Saturday and Sunday.
The air show will start at 1 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Buc Days opening coming this afternoon
Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo is set to walk the plank tonight, kicking off Buc Days 2021.
and last updated 2021-04-29 14:08:27-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The start of Buc Days 2021 is just around the corner.
Just before 5:30 p.m., Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo will be walking the plank in the marina to officially kick off the celebration. And of course, we ll be carrying it live on KRIS 6 News and all of our digital platforms.
The Buc Days Carnival by the American Bank Center will be opening at 5 p.m. And tonight it will cost only $1 to enter. .
Buccaneer Days parade pachanga will be held indoors this year at the American Bank Center
Buc days countdown
and last updated 2021-04-28 07:07:01-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The streets, filled with people cheering and excited to see what creative floats are in the annual Buc Days parade.
âBuc Days is really cool and one of my childhood highlights in Buc Days for sure, says Corpus Christi resident, Juan Davlia.
However, this year will be different says Johnny Philipello, president and CEO of Buccaneer Commission.
âPutting 100,000 people on the street really wasnât an option when we were having to figure this all out,â he says.
Virtual reality used to help recruit sailors
The Navy is using technology to help recruit sailors.
and last updated 2021-04-28 06:02:54-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The US Navy is using virtual reality to help recruit sailors.
The Nimitz Virtual Reality Trailer will be at Flour Bluff High School from now until Wednesday, April 28th.
Its part of the Navy s promotional days.
The virtual reality experience allows students to take part in a navy seal mission.
Kamryn Bowman who is the Battalion Master Chief for the Flour Bluff High School NJROTC said, I found it was very interesting. The mission was definitely captivating.
Road closures set for Buc Day activites
We have a breakdown of a few road closures for the upcoming Buc Days carnival and air show.
and last updated 2021-04-28 15:07:01-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Because of the Buc Days Carnival and Wings over South Texas Air Show this weekend, part of Shoreline Drive will be closed down.
The closure will be from the American Bank Center to Park Avenue.
Corpus Christi police are urging everyone to prepare for delays and congrestion as they look for parking during Buc Days activities.
The good news is, because of the big events, there will be no enforcement of parking meter violations.