{"id":8546,"date":"2016-08-19T14:59:07","date_gmt":"2016-08-19T19:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=8546"},"modified":"2016-08-19T15:04:30","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T20:04:30","slug":"chicago-air-and-water-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/chicago-air-and-water-show\/","title":{"rendered":"The Chicago Air and Water Show is Flying Into Town this Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Keep your eyes on the sky<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8552\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-2.png 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-2-600x406.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-2-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Chicago-Air-and-Water-showwww-2-128x86.png 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s back! This weekend, Shell Oil Productions U.S. and the City of Chicago present the 58<sup>th<\/sup> annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofchicago.org\/city\/en\/depts\/dca\/supp_info\/chicago_air_and_watershow.html\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Air and Water Show<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the kind of person that loves watching action-packed thrillers but doesn\u2019t want to risk doing it yourself, this is a show that you&#8217;ll truly enjoy. We&#8217;re sure you&#8217;ve seen it before. (If you haven\u2019t, where have you been?) \u00a0The Chicago Air and Water Show has been gathering millions of people along Lake Michigan to watch thrilling aviation experts for over fifty years. This event used to be a part of \u201cFamily Day Celebration\u201d back in 1959, but now it\u2019s a show all its own and, not to mention, the largest free show in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Returning to the Chicago Air and Water Show is Herb Hunter, a.k.a. \u2018the voice\u2019 of the show. Herb has been the announcer for the show for over 20 years and he is great at keeping the crowd informed, engaged, and entertained.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a great way to end your summer, the Chicago Air and Water Show is the perfect way to do just that. Gather with family and friends and experience an unforgettable show, but don\u2019t forget to bring your lawn chairs and beach blankets. If you can&#8217;t make it outdoors this weekend, you&#8217;ll surely hear the planes roaring by if your home or office is in the Loop! Take a peek outside your window to try and catch this spectacular performance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/air-and-water.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8553\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/air-and-water.jpg\" alt=\"chicago air and water show\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/air-and-water.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/air-and-water-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/air-and-water-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/air-and-water-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where<\/h2>\n<p>North Avenue Beach<br \/>\n1600 North Lake Shore Drive<br \/>\nChicago, IL 60613<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>When<\/h2>\n<p>August 20-21, 2016<br \/>\n10am &#8211; 3pm<\/p>\n<p><em>*Keep in mind that rain is in the forecast for Saturdays show<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Headlining Performers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Military Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/afthunderbirds.com\/site\/\">S. Air Force Thunderbirds<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goarmy.com\/events\/golden-knights.html\">S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.leapfrogs.navy\">S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acc.af.mil\/Home\/AerialEvents\/F-35HeritageTeam.aspx\">F-35 Heritage Flight<\/a> (NEW)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Additional Performers<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Military Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>S.A.F. F-16 Fighting Falcon<\/li>\n<li>S. Navy F-18<\/li>\n<li>C-130 Hercules<\/li>\n<li>P-51 Mustang<\/li>\n<li>S. Coast Guard HC-144A Ocean Sentry<\/li>\n<li>S. Coast Guard MH-Dolphin Helicopter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Civilian Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AeroShell Aerobatic Team<\/li>\n<li>Aerostars<\/li>\n<li>Sean D. Tucker &amp; Team Oracle<\/li>\n<li>Bill Stein Airshows<\/li>\n<li>The Firebirds Delta Team<\/li>\n<li>Matt Chapman Airshows<\/li>\n<li>Susan Dacy in the Super Stearman Model 70<\/li>\n<li>Warbird Heritage Museum Foundation A-4 Skyhawk Jet Tac Demo<\/li>\n<li>Chicago Fire Department Air\/Sea Rescue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Keep your eyes on the sky It&#8217;s back! 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