The city became a shining beacon of blue last night!
Along with over 400 landmarks from all over the country, NYC participated in #LightItBlue, an initiative to show gratitude and support for hospital workers and first responders fighting COVID-19.
#LightItBlue started in the U.K. to help show solidarity with their National Health Service workers, and now we’re practicing it in NYC (and the entire U.S.!).
The lighting will continue every Thursday evening from now on to show the country’s ongoing love and support for its healthcare workers caring for others and risking their lives every day.
Take a peek at how beautiful the city looked in blue last night:
Madison Square Garden
We #LightItBlue in support of our healthcare heroes on the front lines everywhere 💙 pic.twitter.com/l4TIamPSsW
— MSG (@TheGarden) April 10, 2020
The Vessel in Hudson Yards
Tonight we #LightItBlue to honor and celebrate the healthcare workers and first responders who continue the brave fight to help those affected by COVID-19. Join us as we pay tribute to their tireless efforts and thank them for their selfless contributions. #MakeItBlue #StayAtHome pic.twitter.com/a5wKfoujJK
— Hudson Yards NYC (@_HudsonYardsNYC) April 9, 2020
Times Square
Tonight, the Times Square screens participated in #LightItBlue to show support for our health care heroes, first responders, & essential workers across our city and around the nation who are putting their lives on the line every day while facing COVID-19. @nycgo @lightitblue pic.twitter.com/ZFXUucKDRK
— Times Square (@TimesSquareNYC) April 10, 2020
The Beacon Theatre
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-yDuWaA0H1/
One World Trade
https://twitter.com/gian_nyc92/status/1248426915666386948
Rockefeller Center
The Intrepid Museum
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xmmxEg1z8/
Columbus Circle
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xnTVdjM4c/
Citi Field
We wanted to show our support for all the hard working people on the front lines.
🟦 #LightItBlue 🟦 @NYGovCuomo pic.twitter.com/6E8O8hhMMU
— Citi Field (@CitiField) April 10, 2020
https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ya-kfHo7s/
Con Edison Headquarters Clock Tower
featured image source: Twitter / @thegarden