FREE. The Chicago Air and Water Show is on August 17-18 from 10am to 3pm at the North Avenue Beach, Chicago. More than 2 million people show up for this show.

Features US Navy Blue Angels, US Army Parachute Team Golden Knights, Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, Raptor Demo, F-16, Osprey Demo, Thunderbolt II, Stratotanker, Dolphin Helicopter and more.

Vantage points include Montrose Harbor and anywhere on the lakefront from Fullerton to Oak