Thousands gather for Air and Water Show practice despite cloudy conditions
Cloudy conditions limited some practice runs ahead of this weekend's Chicago Air and Water Show, but thousands of spectators still turned out to watch a preview at North Avenue Beach.
"The weekends (are) crazy. Coming out and trying to get here is crazy," Raymond Souchet said. "And this way, you get a chance to sit. Look at the beach; you can sit anywhere and get a comfortable space and get a chance to watch everybody."
For much of the day, clouds hung low over the lakefront.
Still, many beachgoers enjoyed the day.
"I do like the fighter jets; I'm partial to those," Adam Brown said.
He traveled from downstate Illinois with his wife and children.
"Aerobatics are fun to watch, as well; so if small planes get up there and have a chance to show us what they can do, that would be awesome," he said.
