Chicago Air & Water Show

Chicago Air & Water Show
Military aircraft perform over Lake Michigan
GenreAir show
Datesevery August
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Chicago, Illinois
CountryUnited States
Established1959 (1959)
Organized byDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

The Chicago Air & Water Show is an annual air show held since 1959 on the shore of Lake Michigan in Chicago. The largest free show of its kind in the United States, it was most recently held August 10–11, 2024. The 2025 show will be held on August 16-17 with a full rehearsal on August 15.

The air show is a free event showcasing daredevil pilots, parachute teams, and formation jet flyers, as well as water-skiing and boat-jumping demonstrations. With its proximity to city beaches and skyline, the show is visible from almost anywhere along the Chicago lakefront. The show features both civilian and military pilots, and flight teams have been sponsored by companies including Oracle and Red Bull. The U.S. Army Golden Knights have participated frequently, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds alternate annually as headliners.

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