Milwaukee's largest-ever drone show set for July 10 -- here are the details

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee is set to host its largest drone show ever! Hundreds of drones will take flight and light up the night sky Wednesday, July 10 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Villa Terrace Art Museum in Milwaukee. 

Beginning at 9 p.m., 400 drones will be part of a 20-minute show along the Lake Michigan shoreline. It will feature approximately 20 different formations and depict elements of Villa Terrace, including the museum's Hermes statue and koi fish. 

“The drone show will be a dazzling display of lights, music and aerial acrobatics, and is a gift to Milwaukee from the Friends of Villa Terrace,” says Megan Holbrook, a member of the nonprofit Friends organization who is leading the planning and coordination of the drone show and two other anniversary events that will take place the week of July 8. “We want as many people as possible to come down to the lakefront to enjoy this spectacle of artistry that will truly be a sight to behold.”

According to a news release, renowned local artist Ray Chi designed the show based on themes and images from Villa Terrace. Chi and Firefly Drones dedicated more than 200 hours to create the aerial show. 

The show is free and open to the public. 

The drones will take off just south of Bradford Beach and perform over Lake Michigan across a span of 600-700 feet, which is the equivalent of a football field and a half.

Milwaukeeans can enjoy the show from a variety of vantage points along the shores of Lake Michigan or purchase a ticket to a special Drone Show Viewing Party at Villa Terrace. The drone show will be accompanied by a special soundtrack, created by artist Ray Chi, and simulcast on WMSE 91.7.

The Drone Show Viewing Party will include activities to keep kids busy – a GITD treasure hunt, glowing balls to play with and GITD coloring with special markers and more.