{"id":949173,"date":"2026-04-06T12:46:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:46:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/comed-chicago-park-district-offer-illinois-residents-opportunity-to-switch-on-buckingham-fountain-for-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:46:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:46:01","slug":"comed-chicago-park-district-offer-illinois-residents-opportunity-to-switch-on-buckingham-fountain-for-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/comed-chicago-park-district-offer-illinois-residents-opportunity-to-switch-on-buckingham-fountain-for-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"ComEd, Chicago Park District Offer Illinois Residents Opportunity to Switch On Buckingham Fountain for Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>ComEd, Chicago Park District Offer Illinois Residents Opportunity to Switch On Buckingham Fountain for Summer<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\">\nSweepstakes open until April 17 to be selected to turn on historic Chicago landmark at the 12th annual Switch on Summer festival<\/p>\n<p>CHICAGO&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nComEd and the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagoparkdistrict.com%2F&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Chicago+Park+District&amp;index=1&amp;md5=139abe2168256a1b5cbb9667d5eedcd2\">Chicago Park District<\/a> invite everyone to welcome in the summer season at the 12th annual <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fsafety-community%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-initiatives%2Fswitch-on-summer&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Switch+on+Summer&amp;index=2&amp;md5=fecbabf441685d5e8f1d7a32a2161a19\">Switch on Summer<\/a> festival on Saturday, May 9 at the site of Chicago\u2019s historic Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park. As part of the event, one lucky Illinois resident will have the chance to switch on the jets that turn on the iconic fountain.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis free, family-friendly event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and includes preview performances of the Park District\u2019s 14th annual <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagoparkdistrict.com%2Fnight-out-in-the-parks&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Night+Out+in+the+Parks&amp;index=3&amp;md5=efae839845de3ea6cb88b7b43132e937\">Night Out in the Parks<\/a> summer event lineup. This year\u2019s featured entertainment includes artistic performances from local groups representing a variety of cultures. Attendees will also have onsite access to ComEd customer resources and information on bill assistance programs, energy efficiency offerings, home energy saving tips and more.<\/p>\n<p>\nAhead of the event, Illinois residents are invited to enter a sweepstakes<b \/>for the chance to be selected to switch on Buckingham Fountain at the event. All entries must be submitted by <b>11:59 p.m. CT Friday, April 17. <\/b>To be selected to flip the switch, correctly answer two energy trivia questions and submit the form. <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fgo-learn.comed.com%2F2026SOSEvent&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Click+here+to+enter+the+sweepstakes&amp;index=4&amp;md5=bf1edcc9d917a2b7d4c8bb3e9bcd3d6c\">Click here to enter the sweepstakes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWhen water is flowing through Buckingham Fountain it means summer is returning to Chicago,\u201d said <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fabout-us%2Fleadership-values%2Fexecutive-leadership%2Fgil-c-quiniones&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Gil+Quiniones%2C+ComEd+President+and+CEO&amp;index=5&amp;md5=7dd35c9043dfdde5c785f055e988a5c5\"><b>Gil Quiniones, ComEd President and CEO<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b> \u201cSwitch on Summer brings people together to celebrate the season at one of the city\u2019s most iconic attractions, while also connecting ComEd customers with programs and support that can help them save on their electric bill.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\nGrant Park\u2019s Buckingham Fountain is a coveted local landmark and major tourist attraction, welcoming millions of visitors every year as the scenic backdrop for summertime events and activities along Chicago\u2019s lakefront.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cAs the premier start-of-summer event, Switch on Summer has welcomed visitors for a dozen years to get a first look at the outdoor entertainment Chicago\u2019s parks will have to offer the public citywide,\u201d said <b>Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa.<\/b> \u201cWe\u2019re excited to partner with ComEd once more to turn on our historic Buckingham Fountain for the 99th season, and to see it in all its glory as the backdrop to all of Chicago\u2019s summer events.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Park District\u2019s Night Out in the Parks makes summer in Chicago even more special with its series of free events for people of all ages and abilities. These weekly events celebrate Chicago\u2019s vibrant cultures and support local performing arts professionals, bringing world-class entertainment such as dance performances, theater productions, outdoor movies and more to all 77 Chicago community areas in 250 parks throughout the city.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor the latest Switch on Summer updates, visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.comed.com%2Fsafety-community%2Fcommunity%2Fcommunity-initiatives%2Fswitch-on-summer&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=ComEd.com%2FSwitchOnSummer&amp;index=6&amp;md5=554557034ff84582e9a379ddc843fc8d\"><b>ComEd.com\/SwitchOnSummer<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>About ComEd<br \/>\n<br \/><\/i><\/b><i>ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 200 company and one of the nation\u2019s largest utility companies, serving more than 10.7 million electricity and natural gas customers. 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For more information about the Chicago Park District\u2019s more than 8,800 acres of parkland, more than 600 parks, 26 miles of lakefront, 11 museums, two world-class conservatories, 16 historic lagoons, nearly 50 nature areas, thousands of special events, sports and entertaining programs, please visit <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chicagoparkdistrict.com&amp;esheet=54480467&amp;newsitemid=20260406796775&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.chicagoparkdistrict.com&amp;index=14&amp;md5=93d0dfd790c55f4dd9302d35fa147076\">www.chicagoparkdistrict.com<\/a> or contact the Chicago Park District at 312\/742.PLAY. Follow us @ChicagoParks &amp; @ChicagoParkDistrict on social media. Want to share your talent? 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As part of the event, one lucky Illinois resident will have the chance to switch on the jets that turn on the iconic fountain. 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