Chicago's Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park Turns On For Summer This Weekend

Grant Park's fountain is set to surge again with a flip of a switch

By NBC Chicago • Published May 10, 2023 • Updated on May 10, 2023 at 12:19 pm

Chicago Panorama with Buckingham Fountain

One tell-tale sign that summer is just around the corner: Water flowing at Buckingham Fountain.

Saturday afternoon at Grant Park’s iconic landmark will emerge from its seasonal slumber for its ninth annual "Switch on Summer" bash in partnership with ComEd.

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The event also includes family-friendly activities, entertainment, local food vendors, giveaways and live music lined up to take place from noon to 3 p.m.

According to the Chicago Park District, the landmark first flowed May 26, 1927.

ComEd will livestream the fountain ceremony here when the time comes.

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