Category Archives: Festivals
Chicago Flugtag
Yesterday, September 21, 2013, was National Red Bull Flugtag. Five cities hosted events: Chicago, Washington, Miami, Dallas Fort Worth and Long Beach. This year, for the first time, the Chicago Flugtag took place at Burnham park. Due to the ever … Continue reading
Chicago Blackhawks- Stanley Cup Champions 2013
In my personal (and VERY biased) opinion, I don’t think you’ll find a bigger sports town than Chicago. Sure, L.A. has the Lakers, NYC has the Yankees, Detroit has the Red Wings and Green Bay has that one football team. … Continue reading
Chicago Air and Water Show 2012
This past weekend was one of my favorite weekends of the year. It was the weekend of the Chicago Air & Water Show. I look forward to it every year and it keeps getting more enjoyable every summer. Even if … Continue reading
Chicago Open Pro Beach Volleyball
With the sun bazing and hardly a cloud in the sky, it was a perfect Sunday in Chicago to get out and hit the beach. So after driving down Lake Shore Drive all week and watching the progression of crews … Continue reading
Day 364: Happy New Year
Here’s to a great 2012! I hope you all had a safe and Happy New Year.
Day 268: Firebirds
The Firebirds Delta Team flight demonstration combines the precision of formation aerobatics with radical gyroscopic tumbles and heart stopping head-on madness guaranteed to keep you on the edge. The Firebird Delta Team flying past the moon during the Air & … Continue reading
Day 267: Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge
The SCOTT Firefighter Combat Challenge® annually attracts hundreds of U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. The Challenge … Continue reading
Day 265: KC 135
KC 135 Stratotanker Aerial Refueling The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker’s primary mission is to aerial refuel compatible U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps aircraft. It also provides refueling support to compatible allied aircraft when required.
Day 262: Mirror Image
Thunderbirds fly through the sky in a way that represents a mirror image of the other. The Thunderbirds continue to represent all Airmen across the globe. The Team is made up of over 120 personnel. The primary Thunderbird mission … Continue reading
Day 257:Aeroshell
Smoke fills the sky as the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team takes the sky at the Air & Water Show in Chicago. For more information on the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, click here.