What To Know About The Free Air Show Over Lake Superior At The End Of July

Announced back in May, Duluth will play host to the Canadian Forces Snowbirds as the headlining act for a free air show event called the Duluth Air Spectacular, presented by Enbridge. The event will be held on Wednesday, July 31 over Lake Superior, giving an unforgettable free show to Northlanders.

If you're hoping to check out this event, here are the key things to know.

The basics

Wednesday, July 31

5:00 pm is when the show will start

9 planes from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform over Lake Superior

Hearing the Duluth Air Spectacular action from anywhere

When you attend an event like the Duluth Airshow, there are announcers providing commentary and you can even hear from the pilots in the aircraft sometimes over loudspeakers on the show grounds.

Being this event will allow viewing from many places in Duluth, organizers of the Duluth Air Spectacular and Townsquare Media have teamed up to provide live radio coverage that will include that same commentary.

You'll be able to tune into the FAN 106.5 FM, 560 AM on your radio or listen on your mobile device on the FAN 106.5 mobile app or at northlandfan.com to hear that same commentary.

READ MORE: Learn more about the origins of the Duluth Air Spectacular

Coverage will start at 4:30 pm with a pre-show, and the show itself will be on the air from 5 pm to 6 pm.

Best viewing locations for the Duluth Air Spectacular

This free event will happen over Lake Superior, giving many fantastic viewing perspectives along parts of the lakeshore and hillside.

Organizers recommend areas between Superior Street and the Lake Superior shoreline as the closest vantage points, highlighting places like the Lakewalk from 21st Avenue East all the way down to Canal Park and along the Canal Park shoreline and along both piers near the Lift Bridge.

In addition, other spots in Canal Park, Downtown Duluth, and along the Central & East Hillside will offer good views.

One interesting spot to watch from that will give a completely different perspective is from Skyline Parkway, where you'll be able to view the show at a higher elevation, albeit a little further from the action.

If you were considering watching from the water, there will be a sizable area closed off under where the show will occur.

Here's a map from organizers with some recommended locations, as well as the area prohibited from viewing by boat.

Another unique viewing point (while it won't be free) will be aboard a special train the Noth Shore Scenic Railroad is offering. The train, which will be a paid ticketed event, will offer viewing from the train tracks in front of Fitgers from inside the NSSR's air conditioned dome cars. You can also get out and watch from outside if you'd prefer. Following the show, you'll get to enjoy a short train ride. Tickets are available here.