World-famous Buckingham Fountain switched on for summer season

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A working Buckingham Fountain is one of Chicago's most visible signs that summer is nearly here.

Buckingham Fountain was switched on for the season in Grant Park just after noon Saturday.

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ComEd teamed up with the Chicago Park District for the 11th consecutive Switch on Summer event.

The annual event includes a preview of the Chicago Park District's popular Night out in the Parks Summer event lineup, along with access to ComEd customer resources, including bill assistance, energy efficiency programs, home energy saving tips and more.

The free event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.