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Summertime in Chicago rocks. But August is especially unique. Head to the lakefront beginning tomorrow and experience the Air & Water show from the water.

The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest FREE show of its kind in the entire U S of A.

With Headliners:
• U.S. Navy Blue Angels
• U.S. Army Parachute Team Golden Knights
• U.S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs

Military Aircraft Performers:
• USAF C-130 Hercules
• Heritage Flight
• Viper West F-16 Demonstration Team
• USAF B-1B Lancer Bomber
• U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter
• KC 135 Stratotanker Aerial Refueling
• C-17
• T-6
• U.S.N. F-18 Super Hornet Demo
• T-38 Talon Demonstration
• USAF Reserve ParaRescue Wing
• U.S. Coast Guard Air/Sea Rescue

and Civilian Performers
• Aeroshell Aerobatic Team
• Lima Lima Flight Team
• Sean D. Tucker and Team Oracle
• The Firebirds
• Bill Stein Airshows
• Red Bull Helicopter

This is not an event you should be willing to miss. Get the best views of all that this high-soaring adventure has to offer aboard our Air & Water Show Weekend Cruises.

ODYSSEY:
Tomorrow, August 13th:
Early Air & Water Show Preview Lunch Cruise
Friday Champagne Dinner Cruise

Saturday, August 14th:
Early Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise
Afternoon Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise
Saturday Fireworks Dinner Cruise

Sunday, August 15th:
Early Air And Water Show Brunch Cruise
Afternoon Air And Water Show Brunch Cruise
Sunday Dinner Cruise

SPIRIT OF CHICAGO:
Tomorrow, August 13th:
Early Air & Water Show Preview Lunch Cruise
Friday Dinner Cruise

Saturday, August 14th:
Early Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise
Afternoon Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise
Saturday Fireworks Dinner Cruise
Moonlight Cruise

Sunday, August 15th:
Early Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise
Afternoon Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise

MYSTIC BLUE:
Tomorrow, August 13th:
Afternoon Air and Water Show Lunch Cruise
Friday Lake-Breeze Dinner Lounge Cruise
Blue After-Dark Moonlight Cruise

Saturday, August 14th:
Afternoon Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise

Sunday, August 15th:
Early Air And Water Show Lunch Cruise
Sunday Lake-Breeze Dinner Lounge Cruise

Check out our thrilling canine, Seadog, and see the Air & Water show from a whole new perspective!

Twenty historical vessels from around the world. The Parade of Sail. Nightly fireworks. A sight rich in history and tradition.

Featuring:
Appledore IV — USA
Bounty — USA
S/V Denis Sullivan — USA
Europa — The Netherlands
Fazisi — USA
Friends Good Will — USA
Inland Seas — USA
Lynx — USA
Madeline — USA
Flagship Niagara — USA
Pathfinder — Canada
Playfair — Canada
Pride of Baltimore II — USA
Red Witch — USA
Roald Amundsen — Germany
Roseway — USA
Royaliste — USA
Unicorn — USA
Windy — USA

Welcome to the majesty of the Tall Ships. It all goes down in 12 days.
Visit Odyssey, Spirit, Mystic Blue and Seadog Cruises to learn how you can best take part in the awe-inspiring adventure and beauty that is the Tall Ships.

Have a wonderfully different, uniquely amazing experience or two in Chicago this August!

The Spirit of Chicago welcomed WGN’s morning news anchors aboard for some amazing performances by the staff, dancing, live music on the outside observation deck, and an all-around great time. Many thanks to our vibrant, friendly and fun Spirit of Chicago staff!

Hey readers, click on the link below to see some great highlights of the cruise:

WGN TV on Spirit of Chicago

Hope you enjoy watching! I know I did.

If you’d like, read some comments from recent July guests aboard the Spirit of Chicago!

“This was head and shoulders above other inland cruises we’ve experienced.”
-Claire

“The staff and DJ were so much fun! Keep up the great work!”
-Terri

“The servers were very sweet and entertaining, we had a blast and it made my mom’s birthday very special, thank you!”
-Michelle

“The meal was above and beyond our expectations.”
-Mike

“Everything was excellent – the DJ was awesome. Loved the entertainment.”
-Ida

“Food was very good; hospitality was great.”
-Cathy

“The food and service was great. The views were spectacular. I would definitely do it again and recommend it to anyone traveling to Chicago.”
-Tara

‘til next week…