Photos: Day 1 of 2023 Chicago Air and Water Show

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Photo credit Ann Marie Welser/WBBM Newsradio

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- There was a slight delay in starting the 64th annual Chicago Air and Water show due to hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires, but that didn't stop the action or thousands of spectators from enjoying the first day of the program.

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Crowds line up on North Avenue. Photo credit Ann Marie Welser/WBBM Newsradio
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Photo credit Ann Marie Welser
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The Golden Knights touch down on North Avenue Beach. Photo credit Ann Marie Welser/WBBM Newsradio
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The Air Force Heritage Flight Demo Team performs. Photo credit Ann Marie Welser/WBBM Newsradio
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Day one of the show wraps up with the Thunderbirds. Photo credit Ann Marie Welser/WBBM Newsradio

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Featured Image Photo Credit: Ann Marie Welser/WBBM Newsradio