Overview

• The 66th annual exhibition takes place August 16–17 along the lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street with primary viewing at North Avenue Beach from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day.
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights will headline a roster that blends military demonstrations with civilian acts such as Bill Stein Airshows and Warbird Thunder Airshows.
• Organizers anticipate more than one million spectators for the nation’s largest free admission air and water exhibition against Chicago’s skyline.
• Safety measures include designated water performance zones, coordinated takeoffs and landings at Gary/Chicago International Airport, and continuous oversight by city agencies.
• A public rehearsal on August 15 will allow Chicagoans to preview the aerial and water stunts before the official weekend performances.