Air & Water Show Returns To The Lakefront
By Benjy Lipsman in News on Aug 16, 2012 3:40PM
Some hate it, many love it. The annual Air & Water Show takes to the lake and sky at North Avenue Beach this weekend. This free event is open to the public, and the city expects about a million people each day. So head down to the lakefront early if you want the best spot!
Running from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, the 54th Air & Water Show includes boat demonstrations, daredevil pilots performing wild stunts and a wide range of historic and current military jets on display. Among the most anticipated performers are the Oracle stunt bi-plane, U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and the headlining Blue Angels.
For those who want to learn about the boats and planes they're viewing, Herb Hunter will be announcing the show on WBBM Newsradio 780 and 105.9 FM on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
This year, the Air & Water show also coincides with Navy Week, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with visits by Navy ships and military celebrations and public events that have been taking place throughout the week and weekend. The Trib even suggests touring the boats at Navy Pier and sticking around to watch Friday's air show dress rehearsal. On Saturday, it appears that the Blue Angels will be performing at 10 a.m. as part of Navy Week festivities in addition to their air show headliner around 3 p.m.