The #LightItBlue initiative launched nationwide to show united support for all the frontline staff and essential workers confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, including the courageous healthcare professionals working tirelessly to care for the influx of patients. The idea was based from the United Kingdom and will soon be launched globally.
On April 9 at 8pm local time, communities, businesses, city skylines and venues transformed blue in support of the #LightItBlue campaign and the essential workers. Social media is filled with inspiring photos and videos of support from across the country. Below are a few of our favorite finds.
Anyone can get involved and share their positive messages of support using the hashtags #LightItBlue, #MakeItBlue and #StayAtHome. For more information, visit:http://makeitblue.us
Dallas, TX
Dallas is lighting up the night to honor all frontline and essential workers. Thank you all for working tirelessly everyday during this unprecedented time. 🙏💙 #LightItBlue #MakeItBlue pic.twitter.com/J4Ucm9XFxf
— Visit_Dallas (@visit_dallas) April 10, 2020
St. Louis, MO
Washington, DC
Scottsdale, AZ
Tonight, Impulsion, our magnificent public art at WestWorld, will honor all the frontline workers who are tirelessly facing down the COVID-19 pandemic. #LightItBlue #Scottsdale #StayHome pic.twitter.com/ydQetYXLeh
— City of Scottsdale (@scottsdaleazgov) April 10, 2020
Seattle, WA
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) April 9, 2020
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Thank you to all the frontline workers for your continued efforts during this unprecedented period.
The @DallasCowboys support the #LightItBlue movement to shine a light on those who are working tirelessly every day! pic.twitter.com/kuWWrDgNuR
— AT&T Stadium (@ATTStadium) April 10, 2020
PNC Park – Pittsburg, PA
Tonight, we #LightItBlue at PNC Park in support of healthcare professionals and essential workers around the world. pic.twitter.com/gloJjSPcA0
— Pirates (@Pirates) April 10, 2020
Gillette Stadium – Boston, MA
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Universal Studios Hollywood – Universal City, CA
We salute the heroic efforts of first responders and frontline employees throughout the U.S. who are working tirelessly during these unprecedented times. As part of the #MakeItBlue initiative, we light up the sky with 26 moving beams of blue lights in honor of these individuals. pic.twitter.com/5CW93PvY1l
— Universal Studios Hollywood (@UniStudios) April 10, 2020
Amazon’s Seattle Campus
We joined buildings across the U.S. to #MakeItBlue tonight, illuminating the Spheres on our Seattle campus with blue light in a show of support for those on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis. #LightItBlue pic.twitter.com/CToMEniyx9
— Amazon News (@amazonnews) April 10, 2020
Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
#LightItBlue 💙 | #GigEm 👍 pic.twitter.com/vXxt2QF46y— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) April 10, 2020
Baylor Univesity – Waco, TX
To all the healthcare professionals and essential workers caring for us on the front lines – THANK YOU! 👏
McLane Stadium shines blue to show our support and gratitude. #LightItBlue 💙 pic.twitter.com/kPqBX4aVdw
— Baylor Athletics (@BaylorAthletics) April 10, 2020
UCLA University – Los Angeles, CA