Sunday, August 11, 2024 Chicago is set for an exciting and eventful weekend as two major events—the Chicago Air & Water Show and the 95 th Bud Billiken Parade—headline a busy schedule packed with concerts, festivals, and other happenings across the city. Chicago Air & Water Show to Thrill Spectators The Chicago Air & Water Show, one of the city’s most anticipated annual events, will take place this Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11. From 10:30 a.
m. to 3 p.m.
each day, spectators can head to North Avenue Beach and along the Lakefront to witness the exhilarating performances. This year’s show features the U.S.
Navy Blue Angels and the U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights as the headliners, showcasing their breathtaking aerial maneuvers and parachute demonstrations.
The event is free and open to the public, with no reserved seating areas, allowing attendees to choose their spots on the sand or grass areas. Public Transportation and Parking For those planning to attend, public transportation is highly recommended. The CTA Bus #72 provides direct access to North Avenue Beach.
Additionally, the Millennium Park Garages offer discounted pre-purchase parking, along with a shuttle service equipped with a lift, providing convenient transportation to DuSable Lake Shore Drive. 95th Bud Billiken Parade Celebrates Heritage and Community On Saturday, August 10, the historic Bronzeville neighborhood will come alive with the 95th Bud Billiken Parade, starting at 10 a.m.
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