Chicago Air and Water Show
Chicago Air and Water Show
If you are planning a visit to the wonderful city of Chicago in late August, you may want to check into seeing the Chicago Air and Water Show. You can enjoy this amazing spectacle from North Avenue Beach with lots of fun, excitement, and activities for the entire family. The Chicago Air and Water Show is the oldest and largest FREE show of its kind here in the United States.
At the Chicago Air and Water Show, example performances may include the elite US Air Force Thunderbirds along the Golden Knights, US Army Parachute Team amongst others. The water show generally begins around 9am and the air show usually runs from 11am to 4pm on both days for this weekend event.
In 2005, the Chicago Air and Water Show celebrated its amazing 47th anniversary! Feel free to bring the entire family, but you want to be sure you get there early. Most visitors like to try to arrive before 9am to ensure getting a good view of the water show. The bright side is, with the air show being up above in the great blue yonder, at the Chicago Air and Water Show, there really is not a single bad seat the whole vicinity of the event.
And the sounds are just amazing, with the jets zooming above at top speeds, this is one show that is sure to get your adrenaline going and your heart pounding! Oh, and be sure to pick your jaw up off the ground as a Blue Angel whizzes by overhead.
If you are looking for something a little different when you are planning your trip to the Chicago Air and Water Show, here are a couple of things that you can choose from. How about setting sail on a cruise for the show. There are several cruises available during the show, you can just pick one to suite your tastes and budget. There is also the option of getting view from the top at one of the rooftop bars in the area.
Talk about being in the middle of it all! Or if you are looking for something a bit romantic, how about planning a simple picnic for the day with someone you love. No matter what you choose, the Chicago Air and Water Show is an amazing summertime event for all to see!
