With summer on the horizon and a pleasant week of weather ahead, there's no bigger sign that the season has changed in Chicago than water flowing at Buckingham Fountain.
The iconic focal point of Grant Park emerged from its hibernation in the ninth annual "Switch on Summer" event in partnership with ComEd on Saturday afternoon.
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WATCH HEREAccording to the Chicago Park District, the landmark first flowed May 26, 1927.
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.
ComEd will livestream the fountain ceremony here when the time comes.
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