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WATERSTONE BANK AIR AND WATER SHOW
July 27 - July 28
The impressive US Air Force Thunderbirds will headline this year’s WaterStone Bank Air and Water show, a free event set on the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Milwaukee. The Thunderbirds will perform during the 12 to 4 p.m. air show each day, along with other aerial groups such as the Italian Air Force’s national aerobatic team and the US Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights.
Plan to arrive at the lakeshore around 9 a.m., says Paul Rogers, the show’s founder and president. The event attracts 150,000 people each year, and the 90-minute water show begins at 10 a.m. This event showcases water-based performances by water ski teams, fire boats and jet skiers.
Set out your folding chairs or beach blankets anywhere you’d like between Bradford and McKinley Park Beaches. “For families, McKinley Park Beach is a better choice, as it’s a lower-key spot,” Rogers says. “Bradford Beach has more of a party atmosphere.”
Leave the snacks at home. Plenty of local vendors will be selling a variety of food and drink. Between the shows, or when you need to stretch your legs, check out the vendor exhibits and sponsor displays.