Red Bull Flugtag event comes to Boston

That event where teams try to fly but usually fail with flair.

Red Bull announced earlier this week that for the first time in its 25 year history the spectacle known as, Red Bull Flugtag would come to Boston this summer.

On Saturday, August 20th in front of thousands of onlookers a lucky few will attempt to fly but more likely end up taking a plunge as they take off from the DCH Hatch Shell.  The goal is to break the 258-foot distance record set back in 2013 in Long Beach, CA.  Hopefully the brain power from smarty-pants at places like Harvard and M.I.T. combined with strong winds can help lift one Boston team to beat the record.

Applications are officially open, with a submission deadline of May 13. Teams of five will be selected by June 2 to compete.