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The Chicago Air and Water Show will soon take over downtown skies, but the event itself won't be the only time you can see planes flying in and around the city this week.

The free event over Lake Michigan is set for Aug. 16 and 17, organizers said, with more than one million spectators expected to attend. According the city, the Chicago Air and Water Show, with the skyline as the backdrop, is the largest free admission air and water exhibition of its kind in the country.

Here's what to know:

When is the Chicago Air and Water Show?

The 2025 event will take place Aug. 16 and 17, but according to the schedule, rehearsals take place on Aug. 15

What time is the Air and Water Show?

The show will run from 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.

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