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SUMMARY:Switch on Summer
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for ComEd’s 12th annual Switch on Summer\, which celebrates the start of summer with the official switching on of Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain! Brought to you in partnership with the Chicago Park District\, Switch on Summer is open to the public and will include the official kick-off for the Chicago Park District’s Night Out in the Parks  summer programming. Night Out in the Parks  is the premiere event series that activates parks across the city throughout the summer with cultural events and performances. \nSwitch on Summer will also showcase cultural performances by Chicago artists\, ComEd customer support resources\, Chicago Park District art and maker stations\, and engaging activities for children\, families\, and residents across Chicago. \n\n\n\n\nWant to Switch on Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain?\n\n\n\n\nEnter today  for your chance to flip the switch during ComEd’s annual Switch on Summer celebration and bring Chicago’s iconic Buckingham Fountain to life for the 2026 summer season. All entries for the Switch on Summer Sweepstakes must be received by 11:59 p.m. CT on April 17\, 2026. \n\n\n\nCheck out the 2022 recap video here!
URL:https://chicagoevents.com/event/switch-on-summer/
LOCATION:Buckingham Fountain\, 301 S Columbus Dr.\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Featured,Festivals,Free Events,Music Festivals
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