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Chicago air and water show 2009 will be the most entertaint event in United States this year. Now Chicago is preparing tha event that aims to put on the city on the map as one of the top entertaining destination.
The Chicago Air and Water Show of 2009 will take place this weekend, August 15-16 and many residents and tourists of the city are looking forward to it. According to Explorechicago this the show has 50 years of history and 2009 will mark the 51st anniversary of Chicago Air and Water Show.
"From simple beginnings as part of a "Family Day Celebration" in 1959, the show has grown to the oldest and largest free admission air and water exhibition in the United States. With audience numbers reaching an average of 2.2 million annually, it is one of the largest spectator events in the world. The first show was held under the direction of Al Benedict, a Chicago Park District Supervisor at Lakeshore Park. Held at Chicago Avenue and Lake Michigan, the show was titled the Lakeshore Park Air & Water Show, and was a part of a "Family Day" celebration for children enrolled in the Chicago Park District's day camp program. The budget was $88, and the show featured a Coast Guard Air Sea Rescue demonstration, water skiers, a water ballet, games and a diving competition," reads ExploreChicago.com.
The 2009 Chicago Air and Water Show promises to be very entertaining. See the list of the performers below.
For hotel reservations of the city visitors ExploreChicago apparently has partnered with Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, located on 2233 South Martin L. King Drive in Chicago. This is the hotel they suggest on their website. It has 800 newly renovated guestrooms with city views. Completimentary shuttle to downtown attractions is provided.
Performers of Chicago Air and Water Show 2009
Air Show Headliners
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
• U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights
• U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs
Civilian Aircraft
• Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
• Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle
• Lime Lima Flight Team
• Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue
• Lima Lima Flight Crew
• Sean D. Tucker & Team Oracle
• The Firebirds Delta TeamRed Bull Choppers forming a question mark over a beach
• Ed Hamill - Air Force Reserve Bi-Plane
• Red Bull Mig
• Red Bull Helicopter
Pilot - Chuck Aaron
• P-51 Mustang
• Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue
Military
• C-130
• F-15
• F-16
• A-10 Demo
• B-1B
• Apache Helicopter
• Black Hawk Helicopter
• KC-135
• KC-10
• C-17
• U.S. Coast Guard Air/Sea Recsue
Announcer
• Herb Hunter
source:huliq.com
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