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

 

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Tonight, we are lighting the St. Louis Wheel blue in solidarity with our healthcare workers and those on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thank you for all that you do. 💙 #lightitblue

A post shared by The St. Louis Wheel (@stlouiswheel) on Apr 9, 2020 at 5:47pm PDT

Washington, DC

 

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Landmarks around the DC metropolitan area were illuminated tonight with blue lights to honor those who are on the front lines fighting COVID-19 and to all of those essential workers who are risking their lives to keep this country moving. _ _ #photography #April #Thursday #instaphoto #instagramer #dcist #dmv365 #washingtonDC #maryland #virginia #nationalharbor #igdc #potomacriver #dcchasers #weclickdc #socialdistancing #covid19 #stayathome #stayhome #lightitblue #CapitalWheel #FirstResponders #nurses #doctors #grocerystoreworkers #custodial #thankyou #essentialworkers

A post shared by SoloWanderer (@world_travel_party) on Apr 9, 2020 at 7:14pm PDT

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

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For all the essential workers, landmarks across the country were lit up in blue as a way of showing support. Go wash your hands. • • • • #lightitblue #spaceneedle #makeitblue #emeraldcity #sonyimages #bevisuallyinspired #moods_in_frame #shotzdelight #bealpha #visualambassadors #sonyalpha #seattle #night_owlz #upperleftusa #westbysouthwest #curiocityseattle #pnw_shooters #igtones #kiro7 #komo4 #nightshooters #captureperfection #urbanromantix #visitseattle #seattlewashington #visualgrams #northwestisbest #sonyalphasclub #creativetones #wegotthisseattle

A post shared by Wolf (@wolfmercuryphotography) on Apr 10, 2020 at 9:13am PDT

— 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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A post shared by New England Patriots (@patriots) on Apr 9, 2020 at 6:30pm PDT

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

 

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‪Thank you to all our first responders, healthcare workers and essential staff battling the front lines of COVID-19! #LightItBlue ‬

A post shared by Rose Bowl Stadium (@rosebowlstadium) on Apr 9, 2020 at 8:07pm PDT