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Shedd Aquarium

Chicago Air and Water Show

Sat, Aug 16 – Sun, Aug 17, 2025

North Avenue east of Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60614

The Chicago Air and Water Show presented by the City of Chicago is the largest free show of its kind in the United States. The show can be viewed along the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak Street, with North Avenue Beach as the focal point.

Witness the many feats that will be attempted and performed both in water and air. Civilian and military aircrafts perform at soaring heights, while parachute teams and flying aerobatic acts entertain the audience below.

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