{"id":32173,"date":"2019-07-22T09:00:30","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T14:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=32173"},"modified":"2019-11-14T18:04:31","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T23:04:31","slug":"air-and-water-show-chicago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/air-and-water-show-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"The Air and Water Show Takes Off in Chicago This August"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> U.S. Navy Blue Angels <\/span>take off over Navy Pier and spiral through the sky in flamboyant gestures of their air-bending talents, everyone on North Avenue Beach will watch the Chicago Air and Water Show with jaws open and eyes wide. These soaring Angels are immensely skilled in the art of airborne navigation and will showcase their precision and attention to detail in every flight across the lake. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will do their jobs damn well as they scare everyone half to death with their risky, but calculated maneuvers.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From August 17 &#8211; 18 between 10 am and 3 pm, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_air_and_watershow.html\">Chicago Air and Water Show<\/a> will take to the skies and overcome the waves across Lake Michigan for the whole city to see. Complimenting the work of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will be the U.S. Army Parachute Team of Golden Knights and the U.S. Navy Parachute Team of Leap Frogs, who will both freefall 12,500 feet to North Avenue Beach, demonstrating their skills mid-air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32177\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32177\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32177\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CC_Air_Water_Show_08_e778c9cc-60bf-40ec-8ad3-489b0da26bde.jpg\" alt=\"Air and Water Show\" width=\"1440\" height=\"854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CC_Air_Water_Show_08_e778c9cc-60bf-40ec-8ad3-489b0da26bde.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CC_Air_Water_Show_08_e778c9cc-60bf-40ec-8ad3-489b0da26bde-600x356.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CC_Air_Water_Show_08_e778c9cc-60bf-40ec-8ad3-489b0da26bde-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CC_Air_Water_Show_08_e778c9cc-60bf-40ec-8ad3-489b0da26bde-1024x607.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/CC_Air_Water_Show_08_e778c9cc-60bf-40ec-8ad3-489b0da26bde-1300x771.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32177\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChicagoAirandWater\/photos\/a.115951892524.109234.47395777524\/10153395244637525\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Chicago Air and Water Show<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things about this annual mark to the end of the summer is that it\u2019s completely free to the public, and there\u2019s honestly no way you\u2019ll have any kind of obstructed view as long as you find standing room at North Avenue Beach. But t<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here are plenty of other places along the waterfront to get a great spot for the show. If you purchase tickets for a private cabana at Castaways, you\u2019ll have one of the best seats in the house for this outdoor performance. For just $180, the breakfast and lunch buffet, as well as open bar, is open for the taking. Limited tickets remain, but you can score yours by emailing <\/span><a href=\"mailto:afrankos@stefanigroup.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andrea Frankos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to drink during the Chicago Air and Water Show, as any sane person would, you should note that alcohol is prohibited along the entire beachfront, except at Castaways, the <a href=\"https:\/\/shoreclubchi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shore Club<\/a>, which also has cabanas available for rental that weekend at the <a href=\"https:\/\/shoreclubchi.com\/the-oasis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oasis<\/a>, and the pop-up Sand Bar Beer Garden. Located near the Northeast corner of Castaways all weekend long from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the pop-up Sand Bar lets patrons enjoy $6 cheeseburgers, $5 hot dogs, $4 bottled water, $1 bags of chips, and $8 beers at the only spot along the beach where alcohol is permitted.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If North Ave is a little too crowded for your taste, try Oak Street Beach instead, where you can lay out on a less busy beach, make a reservation at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.caffeoliva.com\/air-water-show\">Caffe Oliva<\/a>, or rent a cabana of upwards of $1,000 for ultimate, premium treatment. Make sure to get your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoparkingmap.com\/item\/1130-north-dearborn-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parking<\/a> spot ahead of time!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_32178\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-32178\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-32178 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11802820_10153238279712525_5989281192701501150_o.jpg\" alt=\"Air Show\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11802820_10153238279712525_5989281192701501150_o.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11802820_10153238279712525_5989281192701501150_o-600x410.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11802820_10153238279712525_5989281192701501150_o-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11802820_10153238279712525_5989281192701501150_o-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/11802820_10153238279712525_5989281192701501150_o-1300x889.jpg 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-32178\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ChicagoAirandWater\/photos\/a.115951892524.109234.47395777524\/10153238279712525\/?type=3&amp;theater\">Chicago Air and Water Show<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navy Pier is another great place to find a comfortable spot and watch the skies, particularly at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/navypier.org\/explore\/cultural-attractions\/beer-garden\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Miller Lite Beer Garden<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for their Air and Water Show viewing party. This walk-up counter serves all the beer your heart desires, as well as brats, burgers, and pizza. And they even have live entertainment lined up for both days to keep the party going: <\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>Saturday, August 17<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>2:00PM \u2013 3:00PM &amp; 3:30PM \u2013 4:30PM | Nicholas Barron Electric Band<br \/>\n5:30PM \u2013 6:30 PM &amp; 7:00PM \u2013 8:00PM | Bassel &amp; The Supernaturals<br \/>\n9:10PM \u2013 10:00PM &amp; 10:25PM -11:30PM | Wedding Banned<\/p>\n<h5><b>Sunday, August 18<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>2:00PM \u2013 3:00PM &amp; 3:30PM \u2013 4:30PM | Kwame Binea Shakedown<br \/>\n4:30PM \u2013 5:30 PM &amp; 6:30PM \u2013 7:00PM | DJ Papa G<br \/>\n5:30PM \u2013 6:30PM &amp; 7:00PM -8:00PM | Hurricane Reggae Band<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8549\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8549\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8549\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-air-and-water-show.jpg\" alt=\"chicago air and water show\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-air-and-water-show.jpg 900w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-air-and-water-show-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-air-and-water-show-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-air-and-water-show-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8549\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Air and Water Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Navy Pier&#8217;s latest attraction, Offshore, the <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/offshore-worlds-largest-rooftop-bar-open-now-navy-pier\/\">World&#8217;s Largest Rooftop Bar<\/a>, is another great spot to watch the Chicago Air and Water Show, offering special viewing packages throughout the weekend. You&#8217;ll get a front-row seat to hear the roar of the jets while enjoying a picturesque view of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sevenrooms.com\/events\/offshorenavypier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ticket<\/a> information is listed below and includes access to Offshore&#8217;s open bar, brunch and grilling stations, and live music.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Friday, August 16<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>*The Chicago Air and Water Show begins on Saturday, August 17, so this is just a bonus entry into the Offshore party.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>General Admission: 11 AM \u2013 3 PM: $125 per guest<br \/>\nVIP Marina Table (For groups of 14): $2,000<br \/>\nVIP Lounge, South or North View: (For groups of 15): $3,000, and $3,500, respectively<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Saturday, August 17<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>General Admission: 10 AM \u2013 3 PM: $150 per guest<br \/>\nVIP Marina Tables (for groups of 14): $2,500<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Sunday, August 18<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>General Admission: 10 AM \u2013 3 PM: $150 per guest<br \/>\nMarina Table (for groups of 14): $2,500<br \/>\nVIP Lounge, South or North View: (For groups of 15): $3,000, and $3,500, respectively<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8551\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-8551\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-1-600x406.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Chicago Air and Water Show<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, there\u2019s always the watching from the air or the water, both of which provide you with the ultimate Air and Water Show experience. Dining cruises are always available via <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mysticbluecruises.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mystic Blue<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.odysseycruises.com\/Chicago\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odyssey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spiritofchicago.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spirit of Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it\u2019s easy to score tickets on any of the following boat tours: <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wendellaboats.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wendella Boats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shorelinesightseeing.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoreline Sightseeing Company<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seadogcruises.com\/Chicago\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seadog Ventures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cruisechicago.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago&#8217;s First Lady<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagoline.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Line Cruises<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Catching the air show at eye level is an experience that will send chills down your spine. The best places to get this view include<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.360chicago.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">360 Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.360chicago.com\/cafe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bar 94<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.signatureroom.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Signature Room at the 95th<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>After the show, head to River North&#8217;s supreme hangout spot <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parlaychi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parlay<\/a>, where you and 4-6 of your friends can grab a super-sized, sky-colored &#8220;Cool Your Jets&#8221; Shareable Cocktail for just $64.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At UrbanMatter, U Matter. 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