The skies will be significantly less exciting this summer as the 2020 Milwaukee Air & Water Show today joined the long list of canceled summer festivals and traditions due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The 2020 edition – which was scheduled to feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team – was originally set for July 25-26.
"Given the amount of uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, we recognize that cancelling the 2020 Milwaukee Air & Water Show is the responsible and necessary thing to do," said WaterStone Bank President/CEO Doug Gordon, in a release. "We can keep our communities safe and healthy by supporting local public health efforts. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Milwaukee Air & Water Show in 2021."
"The rare and exceptional opportunity to host the Navy Blue Angels made this a very tough but necessary decision to make," Milwaukee Air & Water Show President Paul Rogers said, in the release. "The only responsible option was to cancel this year’s event. Together, we can come back stronger, safer and ready for the 2021 Milwaukee Air & Water Show, and create a memorable world class event."
Here's some good news: Those who pre-purchased tickets for this year's now-canceled event can get refunds via Ticket Socket, the Air & Water Show's official ticketing service. And here's some even better news: At least the 2021 Milwaukee Air & Water Show is already on the schedule, set for July 24-25 next year. Here's to looking up at the sky together as one in wonder again next year.
As much as it is a gigantic cliché to say that one has always had a passion for film, Matt Mueller has always had a passion for film. Whether it was bringing in the latest movie reviews for his first grade show-and-tell or writing film reviews for the St. Norbert College Times as a high school student, Matt is way too obsessed with movies for his own good.
When he's not writing about the latest blockbuster or talking much too glowingly about "Piranha 3D," Matt can probably be found watching literally any sport (minus cricket) or working at - get this - a local movie theater. Or watching a movie. Yeah, he's probably watching a movie.
