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The Chicago Air and Water Show, one of the city’s most popular summer events, has announced its 2024 schedule and lineup.
The annual spectacle will take place August 10-11, with a rehearsal day on August 9. Traditionally, it’s been held on the third weekend of the month, but will be pushed up this year due to the Democratic National Convention coming to town August 19-22.
Folks will be able to see dazzling aerial demonstrations from an array of acts, including the return of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels—who didn't perform in 2023—and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights. The show will run from 10:30am-3pm on both days and, as always, admission is free. North Avenue Beach is the central location for the festivities, but you’ll be able to view the action from various spots along the shore.
Here’s who you can expect to see at the 2024 Chicago Air and Water Show.
Chicago Air and Water Show 2024 lineup of performers
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels
- U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights
- U.S Navy F-35C
- U.S Marine Corps F-35B
- U.S Air Force C-17
- U.S Air Force KC-135
- U.S Air Force KC-46 Pegasus
- U.S Air Force B-1B
- U.S Army AH-64
- U.S Air Force/Maryland Air National Guard A-10
- U.S Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin Search & Rescue
- RJ Gritter Decathlon Aerobatics
- Trojan Phlyers – T-28
- Bill Stein Edge 540
- Kevin Coleman Red Bull Aerobatic Pilot
- Susan Dacy – Big Red Stearman Biplane
- Ed “Hamster” Hamill – Folds of Honor Biplane