Buckingham Fountain is a
Chicago landmark in the center of
Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Built in a
rococo wedding cake style and inspired by the
Latona Fountain at the
Palace of Versailles, it is meant to allegorically represent
Lake Michigan. It operates from April to October, with regular water shows and evening color-light shows. During the winter, the fountain is decorated with festival lights.