Cities Go Blue to Honor Coronavirus Responders
Skyscrapers, stadiums, bridges and other landmarks in cities all over the U.S. on Thursday were illuminated with blue lights to pay tribute to medical workers and first responders who are…
The Kosciuszko Bridge is illuminated in blue as part of the #LightItBlue for Health Workers movement on April 09, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
Skyscrapers, stadiums, bridges and other landmarks in cities all over the U.S. on Thursday were illuminated with blue lights to pay tribute to medical workers and first responders who are putting their lives on the line to help fight the coronavirus.
The coordinated nationwide effort, which was part of the "Light it Blue" campaign, involved more than 400 businesses and venues from coast to coast.
Among the dozens of states that participated was New York, where the World Trade Center and Niagra Falls glowed blue. In Louisiana, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Smoothie King Center in New Orleans took part, as did three landmarks in Baton Rouge: the governor's mansion, LSU's Tiger Stadium and the state capitol. In Los Angeles -- where the Staples Center, LAX airport and Universal Studios' Harry Potter castle were among the dozens of buildings that participated -- thousands of residents let out a deafening cheer when the lights were switched on at 8 p.m. One onlooker said, "In these tough times, it's an emotional moment to see and hear L.A. come together."
Across U.S., Stadiums, Landmarks Illuminated In Blue To Honor Essential Workers
JERSEY CITY, NJ - APRIL 09: One World Trade Center is lit in blue on April 9, 2020 as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
TARRYTOWN, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, formerly known as The Tappan Zee Bridge, is lit blue on April 09, 2020 in Tarrytown, New York. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: Madison Square Garden is illuminated in blue lights on April 09, 2020 in New York City. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are doing the same to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 09: Madison Square Garden is illuminated in blue lights on April 09, 2020 in New York City. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are doing the same to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 09: TD Garden is lit in blue on April 09, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
DALLAS, - APRIL 09: The Omni Dallas Hotel carries the message "Light It Blue" across the skyline on April 09, 2020 in Dallas Texas. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - APRIL 09: The Hard Rock stadium is seen during the Light It Blue initiative on April 09, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - APRIL 09: The Smoothie King Center is lit up blue on April 09, 2020 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 09: Union Station and downtown Kansas City are lit up in blue lights on April 09, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - APRIL 09: Arrowhead Stadium is lit in blue as the Kansas City Chiefs display the #LightItBlue campaign logo on their digital boards on April 09, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 09: A general view of the Prudential building on April 09, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 09: A message is seen on a building with blue lights on April 09, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 09: A general view of the top of the Wrigley Building is seen on April 09, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 09: The Nashville Courthouse and City Hall is bathed in blue light on April 09, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 09: Bridgestone Arena is bathed in blue light on April 09, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 09: The Korean Veterans Memorial Bridge is bathed in blue light on April 09, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, - APRIL 09: The Forum is illuminated in blue lights during the coronavirus pandemic on April 09, 2020 in Inglewood, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN - APRIL 09: The Nashville Courthouse and City Hall is bathed in blue light on April 09, 2020 in Nashville, Tennessee. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: A view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium as it is lit up with blue lights on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: A view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium from Georgia International Plaza as they are lit up with blue lights on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: The College Football Hall of Fame is seen lit up in blue with a rolling sign on April 09, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Coit Tower is lit up blue on April 09, 2020 in San Francisco, California. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
SEATTLE- WA, - APRIL 9: The Seattle skyline is lit up in blue to honor essential workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 09, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, - APRIL 09: L.A. Live is illuminated in blue lights during the coronavirus pandemic on April 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, - APRIL 09: L.A. Live is illuminated in blue lights during the coronavirus pandemic on April 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, - APRIL 09: LA Convention Center is illuminated in blue lights during the coronavirus pandemic on April 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: The Forum is illuminated in blue lights as part of the #LightItBlue for Health Workers movement on April 09, 2020 in Inglewood, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: The Forum is illuminated in blue lights as part of the #LightItBlue for Health Workers movement on April 09, 2020 in Inglewood, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: The Empire State Building is illuminated in blue as part of the #LightItBlue for Health Workers movement on April 09, 2020 in New York City. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 09: The Kosciuszko Bridge is illuminated in blue as part of the #LightItBlue for Health Workers movement on April 09, 2020 in New York City. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - APRIL 09: Sings outside of Metlife Stadium honor essential workers on April 09, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, - APRIL 09: Staples Center is illuminated in blue lights during the coronavirus pandemic on April 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, - APRIL 09: L.A. Live is illuminated in blue lights during the coronavirus pandemic on April 09, 2020 in Los Angeles, United States. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 9: A general view of the Seattle skyline lit up in blue to honor essential workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 09, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 9: A general view of T-Mobile Park lit up in blue to honor essential workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 09, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - APRIL 09: Metlife Stadium is illuminated in blue to honor essential workers on April 09, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 9: A general view of the Seattle Space Needle and skyline lit up in blue to honor essential workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 09, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - APRIL 9: A general view of The Seattle Great Wheel lit up in blue to honor essential workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on April 09, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Landmarks and buildings across the nation are displaying blue lights to show support for health care workers and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
