Overview
- Chicago’s landmark fountain in Grant Park returns during the 12th annual Switch on Summer festival produced by the Chicago Park District with ComEd.
- Zach Gray of Logan Square, chosen in a ComEd sweepstakes, is set to flip the switch to start the season.
- NBC Chicago and ABC7 are offering live streams so viewers can watch the moment from home.
- Once operating, the fountain puts on a 20-minute show every hour, and its center jet reaches about 150 feet.
- The festival is free with family activities and it launches the Park District’s Night Out in the Parks series that brings performances to neighborhoods citywide.