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ℹ️ About This Event

The Chicago Air and Water Show is one of the city's most famous summer spectacles, bringing military and civilian aerial demonstrations and water-based performance programming to the lakefront. Its immense public recognition, free admission, and massive crowd draw make it one of the most obvious qMeet adds in Illinois.

Cost
Free admission.
What to Wear
Light summer clothing, sun protection, and footwear suitable for beach or lakefront walking.
What to Bring
Sunscreen, water, a hat, a blanket or beach chair, and patience for a very large crowd.
Predicted Attendance2,000,000 total (1,500,000 peak day)

Who May Attend

VisibilityAny member — anyone on qMEET can find and join
Reposted Event
Please check the link(s) below for details and updates, and contact the actual event organizer if necessary.
chicago.gov

Created by: Admin
Last updated by: Paul M.

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  • 💬 Event Chat — everyone can discuss plans, who's bringing what, and last-minute changes.
  • RSVPs — who's coming, how likely, guest counts, and what they're looking forward to.
  • 🔗 Many Ways to Share or Invite — get the word out and grow attendance.

Your meetup starts hidden and set to “Only My Contacts”, with no date, so nothing is announced until you're ready. Nobody is notified when you create it. Once you set a date and switch Go Live? to Yes, it appears for people who marked themselves interested in this event.

🧭 Getting There
StartsSat August 15, 2026
EndsSun August 16, 2026

For multi-day events, always check the description and/or official event URL(s) since hours may vary by day.

VenueNorth Avenue Beach and along the Lakefront
Address1600 N Lake Shore Dr
CityChicago, IL 60614
Driving / Transportation / Parking
Transit, biking, and parking far from the beach with a walk in are usually easier than trying to drive directly to North Avenue Beach during show hours.
💬 Event Chat
👥 Event Members (1)
MemberRSVP
Courtney, fMaybe Interested No RSVP
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