Fancy, Funny Flights Over Lake Michigan
Photo by Christian Pondella, courtesy of Red Bull Photofiles
The tagline for Red Bull’s Flugtag event may raise some eyebrows: “Where self-taught pilots meet homemade flying machines.” But have no fear, Flugtag is a beloved worldwide annual event presented by Red Bull purely for entertainment and fun.
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This year, Flugtag returns to Chicago for the first time since 2008—the first of its four US event locations this year—on Saturday, September 8 at North Ave (West LaSalle Drive). beach. More than 25 local teams will bring their hand-crafted flight devices and attempt to catch some air when they are pushed off a 30-foot ramp over Lake Michigan.
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Enjoy the day on the beach mingling with the boatloads of locals sure to gather for the buzzworthy event. The hangars open at 11am and the first flight will take place at 1pm. Get there early for a nice sandy spot, or just chill at the beach’s Castaways Bar and Grill to watch the show.
Photo by Christian Pondella, courtesy of Red Bull Photofiles
The Red Bull Flugtag event is easily accessible from your Corporate Suites Network location in Chicago: a 20-minute red line el ride from 400 N LaSalle, a 20-minute red line el ride from 215 West Apartments, and a 25-minute ride on the 8 Bus from Presidential Towers.