Buckingham Fountain

I am Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain, managed & operated by the Chicago Park District! I'm new to Twitter so follow me!

[Buckingham Fountain @BuckinghamFntn]

Mark your calendars! We're flipping on Buckingham Fountain, 331 E. Randolph St., for the 99th year during a fun-filled event on Sat., May 9 from 11:30am-1pm. Enjoy live music, performances & good vibes for 🆓. Learn more at https://t.co/NpHgNmGqnC.

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It's official! @BuckinghamFntn ⛲️ is ON for the season until mid-October & #NightOutInTheParks & #MoviesInTheParks 🍿🎬schedule is available at https://t.co/ForFhZYXMr. Start browsing or subscribe by texting the words “Night Out” to 833-270-0707.

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@ChicagoParks I 💕warm weather! See y'all this Saturday. It's a date.

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I 💕warm weather! Keeps me sigma, no cap.

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Temps. will be in the 70s for #SwitchOnSummer at @BuckinghamFountain on May 10 at 11:30am. Bring your family & friends for an afternoon of fun, free activities, live music & a sneak peek at some of the Night Out in the Parks performances. Visit https://t.co/6YEgGTqWO2.

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Hi y'all! This Mother's Day weekend surprise your favorite mom, mommy, mum, ma with a spectacular 🆓show at 11:30am. Of course, I'm talking about me. I won't disappoint. I like the pressure-it's what helps my jets shoot up 150ft in the air 🤣 . 👉 https://t.co/SngbzUukyQ.

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Can’t wait to see all the trick or treaters before I take my seasonal nap! 😴

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Halloween is the final day to enjoy Chicago’s historic @BuckinghamFntn & its amazing water displays in preparation for the winter season. The final display begins at 10:35 pm on Thurs., Oct. 31. Major displays at night include a light show & music. 👉 https://t.co/Aa7dD2lcKV.

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Halloween is the final day to enjoy Chicago’s historic @BuckinghamFntn & its amazing water displays in preparation for the winter season. The final display begins at 10:35 pm on Thurs., Oct. 31. Major displays at night include a light show & music. 👉 https://t.co/Aa7dD2lcKV.

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I’m back. Thanks to @ChicagoParks crews for getting me up & running!

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

Our beloved @BuckinghamFntn is ON & fully operational. Thank you for your patience.

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Effective immediately, @BuckinghamFntn will be closed until further notice to perform maintenance due to overnight vandalism. Please check back for updates.

[Buckingham Fountain @BuckinghamFntn]

With the flip of a switch I am back at work!
👉I'm on the JOB from 8am- 11:00pm daily.
👉I produce a major water display for 20 mins. at the top of the hour.
👉At dusk, I turn on the lights & music.
👉My bedtime is after my last show at 10:35 pm.
👉https://t.co/7xNSdMZrUW.

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

We are proud to announce that @BuckinghamFntn is officially ON for the season & @ChicagoParks Night Out in the Parks🆓 event series schedule is NOW available to view at https://t.co/ik1ohrRjgR, including 'Movies In The Parks.'

Thanks to @ComEd for partnering to #SwitchOnSummer.

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Thanks for stopping by @fox32news. You caught me when I was flexing my muscles 💪this week & testing my jets. You got my GOOD side. Meet the team that makes me work every year & watch me at Switch on Summer at @BuckinghamFntn on 5/11 at 11:30am. ▶️https://t.co/OH2oMaQhIw.

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Woah! I thought my pipes burst with the deluge of water coming from the sky today 💦⛈.

But, don't be suprised if you catch me showing off tomorrow & Thursday in the early hours. I'm just testing my pipes to make sure I'll be ready for Switch On Summer on May 11 at 11:30am.

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I have to get all the nooks & cranies cleaned before the Switch on Summer on Sat., May 11 at 11:30am.

The pink in the Georgia marble is sparkling & visible again. YAY! I recommed a quick stop to see it before the BIG SHOW!

👉Get the deets at https://t.co/rnJm68gaTK.

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Stop by anytime @Skilling! Let me know if I should consider retirement, too. Us, Chicago gems gotta stick together. #TomSkilling

[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

On behalf of @ChicagoParks, congrats on your retirement from @WGNNews, .@Skilling! You've been a great friend to our Parks; donating your time to support events like Chicago Polar Plunge & Switch on Summer at @BuckinghamFntn.

🌠Hope to see you in the parks! #TomSkilling

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Last weekend to see 👀 me in action! I wanted to see what this Halloween 🎃 thing is all about.

My nap starts on Halloween, Tues., Oct. 31 at 11 pm. Comment with your 📸. https://t.co/PSaxANjK41!

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@NASCARChicago @chicagobulls @Chicago_Wolves @NASCAR_FDN @whitesox @ChicagoFire @ChicagoBears @chicagoredstars I’m kinda of the ultimate @chicago mascot. Where am I @NASCARChicago?!

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Ready for the race, @NASCARChicago! 🏁 Can’t wait for a selfie 🤳 with the 🏆 ? Don’t forget to tag me on your selfies with “muah.”

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"It's on Like Donkey Kong..." https://t.co/ephY1uq9n2 Missed #SwitchOnSummer? I'm here all summer & some of Fall.

Thanks to @comed, @ChicagoParks & @WGNNews' Tom Skilling for putting on an awesome party for yours truly.

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Testing 1, 2 & 3! 🎤 Can you see me?

Rumor has it, I'm making my BIG DEBUT this Saturday, May 13 at 12 pm. So, if you see me in action before then, it's my awesome engineers testing my ye olde pipes. #SwitchOnSummer

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Get me on a tee! Shop the #CyberMondaySale at the Chicago Park Store 👉 https://t.co/LHqOvTNorN.

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Everything is on SALE! Give your favorite person a gift that shows-off their Chicago pride! Shop tees with images of our beloved @BuckinghamFntn & the @ChicagoPiping.▶️ https://t.co/qoV1udf0vk. #ParkStore