During the COVID-19 pandemic, as most of us huddle in homes safe from the pathogens swarming our streets, essential workers must put themselves in harm’s way to offer life-sustaining support to the masses.
To thank these workers, New York has hosted a citywide clap each night at 7 p.m., and now cities across the country are joining in a new effort to salute the staff on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Tonight at 8 p.m. skylines and stadiums nationwide will shine bright with blue LEDs, as part of the #LightItBlue campaign. The volunteer-driven event will honor workers who confront the virus “in hospitals, grocery stores, and other essential businesses throughout the U.S.,” such as post offices and transit stations, and will serve as a “universal moment of solidarity” in these trying times.
Look for the lights tonight and every Thursday until we #StoptheSpread.
Participating cities include:
Atlanta: Atlanta City Hall, Skyview Ferris Wheel, Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Baltimore: M&T Bank Stadium, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower
Boston: Boston City Hall, TD Garden
Cincinnati: Paul Brown Stadium
Chicago: Millenium Monument
Dallas: Star of Frisco, One Arts Plaza, AT&T Headquarters
Houston: City Hall, Minute Maid Park, NRG Stadium
Indianapolis: Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Kansas City: Arrowhead Stadium, Country Club Plaza
Los Angeles: LA Convention Center, the Forum, LAX Airport
Miami: Hard Rock Stadium
Minneapolis: US Bank Stadium
New Orleans: Jackson Square, Smoothie King Center
New York: Madison Square Garden, One World Trade Center, Beacon Theatre, The Vessel
Pittsburgh: Heinz Field
Philadelphia: Lincoln Financial Field, One Liberty Place
