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With the deafening roar of the planes still echoing in our ears, the city estimated today that the 50th Annual Air & Water Show drew a whopping 3.1 million people. Part of the reason attendance was so high was that the usually two-day event was expanded to three for the 50th anniversary; it will revert back to two days next year. We're just guessing here, but another likely reason for the large attendance? The ridonkulously gorgeous weather. Attendance usually averages around 2.2 million and last year's rain soaked event, which featured a Saturday cancellation, drew only 1.3 million.

Bill Murray is taking a break from playing sad, emasculated loners and going through an acrimonious public divorce to jump out of a plane. He's scheduled to skydive as part of this year's Air and Water Show, according to Bill Zwecker.

Chicago's Air and Water Show is one of the longest running spectator events in the country. This summer the event will return for its 50th year and to celebrate the city is adding an extra day of festivities. At 3pm on Friday, August 15th the Air Show will officially kick off with performances from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Golden Knights.