PHOTOS: Thunderbirds and Army fighter jets roared at Air and Water Show

Rain slowed down the start of the 2026 Air and Water Show, the annual summer showcase of military and civilian air demonstrations. The two-day event, which is held along the lakefront from Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street, started at 12 p.m. Saturday after an hour and a half delay. The city boasts the show’s spot as the largest free show of its kind in the U.S., and this year, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights are headliners. Here’s a look at photos from the show’s…