Buckingham Fountain is turning 90 and having a birthday party

March 9, 2017 | Marconi🍕

(from timeout.com)

Buckingham Fountain is turning 90 this year, and the Chicago Park District and ComEd are throwing a birthday party for the iconic fountain. On May 6, the park district and electric utility company (the one that sends you that dreaded bill every month) will turn on Buckingham Fountain during the annual Switch on Summer event, and this year’s celebration promises a rockin’ start to the summer season. (MORE HERE)

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