Snowbirds close 2025 season with special performance for hometown crowd

Before wrapping up their season, the Snowbirds had one more show to put on for a special audience. Mick Favel has more.

The Snowbirds closed off their 2025 season with a special performance for family and friends.

It was nearly perfect conditions at 15 Wing Moose Jaw as aerobatics flight team took to the air, performing several maneuvers on Friday.

Capt. Marc-Andre Plante from the Snowbirds said he happy with the way the season went despite a filled schedule.

“We basically got to every show that was planned for and the weather was very fortunate,” he said, adding that only one show out of the entire summer was missed due to weather.

Last weekend, the Snowbirds were scheduled to be the opening act at an air show in Huntington Beach, CA.

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Due to U.S. military aircraft being grounded because of the federal government shutdown, the Snowbirds became the headlining act.

“We were just happy to step up to the plate despite the circumstances. We were more than happy to do it. We are just happy to perform,” Plante said.

Capt. Caitie Clapp has been with the Snowbirds for three years. The private show was her final flight as a member.

The performances of past members and keeping up with the high-quality show is a common goal within the Snowbirds.

“Trying your best every single time. You want to uphold the Snowbird name and what it means to yourself, your teammates, and Canada,” Clapp said.

Although the 2025 season for the Snowbirds has come to an end, planning for the 2026 season is only two weeks away.

This season, the Snowbirds performed shows all across Canada. They also made appearances in California, Minnesota and Oregon.