Address: North Avenue Beach Zipcode: 60614 Phone Number: +1 312 744 3370 Millions of Chicagoans flock to the Lake Michigan shoreline to watch as the pilots begin their terrifying daredevil displays. The show is usually held at the end of August and can be viewed from just about anywhere along the lakefront, as long as no buildings or trees obstruct the view. If you insist on watching from North Avenue Beach, be sure to arrive by 9a to stake out a spot and bring plenty of water and sun tan lotion with you, because youll be jockeying for position all day long.