Millions expected at Air and Water Show

Chicago, IL - More than 2 million people are expected this weekend for the Chicago Air and Water Show, so expect large crowds along Chicago's Lakefront.

The two-day show, now in its 51st year, begins at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday along the lakefront at North Avenue Beach. The city has issued a traffic alert for the area just north of downtown, which includes Lakeview and the Boystown area.

Traffic along Lakeshore Drive, near North Avenue, Fullerton and Belmont is expected to be especially congested. The city is encouraging people to use public transportation.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds headline this year's event and includes the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the U.S. Navy's Leap Frogs and more.

The 51st Chicago Air and Water Show is free.

Air & water show performers
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
• Lima Lima Flight Team
• Chicago Fire Department Air/Sea Rescue
• The Firebirds Delta Team
• Ed Hamill and the Air Force Reserve Biplane
• 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