Pro beach volley coming to Chicagos Lakefront this weekend [Video]

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — If you miss the Olympics, an event along the lakefront this weekend is for you.

The best in beach volleyball will take over Chicago’s Oak Street Beach this weekend.

The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) Chicago Open will feature all eight members of the U.S. Olympic beach volleyball team and two players from Team Canada.

Al Lau, Chief Strategy Officer for AVP, in Orange County told the Noon Business Hour.

“You know, we always look forward to going to Chicago, especially coming back from Paris a couple of weeks ago. So we’re looking forward to a great weekend with some of the best athletes in the world.”

The Chicago Open is a tuneup for a professional beach volleyball league, which will open next month.

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