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Aug 14, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010
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Chicago Air & Water Show

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The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago and Shell Oil Products U.S is the the largest FREE show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.

 

About the Festival

Headliners

(Not in order of Appearance, Subject to Change)

 

Civilian Performers

Announcer

 

Military Aircraft Performers

(Pending Availability, Subject to Change)
  • USAF C-130 Hercules

  • Heritage Flight

  • USAF B-1B Lancer Bomber

  • U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter

  • KC 135 Stratotanker Aerial Refueling

  • C-17

  • T-6

  • U.S.N. F-18 Super Hornet Demo

  • T-38 Talon Demonstration

  • USAF Reserve ParaRescue Wing

  • U.S. Coast Guard Air/Sea Rescue

Dates:
Aug 14, 2010 - Aug 15, 2010
Hours:
  • 11 am - 4 pm
  • National Anthem @ 10:45 am
Location:
Lakefront
North Avenue Beach
Chicago, IL 60614
Admission:

FREE

Accessibility:
  • Accessible washroom(s)
  • Accessible seating area available

Accessibility FAQ

Public Transportation:

For travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com

 

Parking:

Avoid the crowds if you are driving, park at either Millennium Park or East Monroe Garages. Garage parkers can take a free shuttle to and from North Avenue Beach.  Visit www.millenniumgarages.com for details.

Additionally, Millennium Garages is offering two discounted summer parking packages for busy families enjoying the City’s festivals, shopping downtown, and anyone wanting convenient, easy, safe parking. The $85 Summer in the City Package gets you 4 parks and a savings of $30. The $165 Summer in the City Package gets you 8 parks and a savings of $59. With four garages and over 9,000 spaces, Millennium Garages is your one stop parking destination for all that Chicago has to offer.

To purchase a summer pack contact Kimberly Hyla at khyla@lazparking.com or 312-616-1543, Monday - Friday / 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information on summer parking packs, please visit www.millenniumgarages.com

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Chicago Air & Water Show
Lakefront
North Avenue Beach
Chicago IL 60614
312.744.3315

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