#WeAreOrlando: World landmarks light up following deadly shooting (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
From Australia to Tel Aviv, the dark aftermath of the Orlando shooting is being lit up with the colors of the rainbow, as worldwide landmarks express solidarity with the victims.
Fifty people were killed, including the shooter, at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando in the early hours of Sunday. Since then, acts of solidarity have been taking place across the globe.
The shooting has affected the lives of people as far away as Australia and New Zealand.
Auckland's Sky Tower showed its support for the victims, writing on Facebook: “Tonight we're lit for love to show our support for Orlando.”
In the New Zealand city of Wellington, the Michael Fowler Centre – a concert venue and convention hall – also illuminated the outside of the premises.
Michael Fowler centre lit up in respect of Orlando. pic.twitter.com/Ziq3F7NQwF
— Conan McKegg (@Evinshir) June 13, 2016
The picturesque Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia was also adorned in rainbow lights.
The Sydney Harbor Bridge has been lit in the colours of the rainbow #MORELOVE#loveislovepic.twitter.com/ME1dY0dxzx
— JoJo ❤ (@jojoblack77) June 13, 2016
Sydney's town hall took a different approach, with the building illumined in pink to mourn the loss of the victims. It also flew a rainbow flag at half-mast.
This is beautiful, Rainbow flag half mast @ Sydney Town Hall in pink for #OrlandoShooting victims #guncontrolpleasepic.twitter.com/mD3ZsE2OUJ
— Geoff Song (@therealPepeG) June 13, 2016
Further south, the Australian city of Melbourne joined in the movement, lighting up its town hall.
Melbourne Town Hall and @LordMayorMelb showing 'love, support and solidarity' for Orlando tonight. (📷 CoM) ❤️🇺🇸🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/T5DQaNeXEF
— usconsulatemelbourne (@usconsulatemelb) June 13, 2016
The city's Arts Centre also dazzled with changing colors of the rainbow.
LIVE on #Periscope: The Arts Centre Spire in Melbourne, Australia lights up rainbow for #Orlando. 💜 https://t.co/RTJtIkZFMw
— Ti Butler (@tibutler) June 13, 2016
The city of Brisbane made its bridge more colorful.
Brisbane lights up in respect #Orlando#australiapic.twitter.com/aZ6dJThFcl
— Steve (@stephenbris) June 13, 2016
Meanwhile, in Adelaide the Adelaide Oval sporting venue was brightly lit.
#Adelaide Oval is lit up in rainbow colours tonight in honour of the Orlando shooting victims #loveislove ❤️💛💚💙💜 pic.twitter.com/FxXNIOe58T
— Jenna Crowther (@jennacrowther) June 13, 2016
In Israel, Tel Aviv's city hall shone bright with rainbow colors, a symbol known across the globe to be associated with the LGBT community.
Israel stands with #Orlando. Pictured: Tel Aviv's City Hall
— CAMERA on Campus (@CAMERAonCAMPUS) June 13, 2016
Via @Ostrov_Apic.twitter.com/jV3V4nnkdV
The Eiffel Tower also stood proud underneath colorful lights, mimicking a gesture that so many cities expressed after the November terror attacks in Paris.
“Paris stands with Orlando. Tonight, The Eiffel Tower will be illuminated…in honour of the victims #lovewins" pic.twitter.com/CttVYa85n5
— gadiel (@gadr) June 13, 2016
Toronto, Canada, illuminated its famous sign in multi-colored lights.
Toronto supports Orlando 💛 pic.twitter.com/12K285h6vh
— tori (@determinedjack) June 13, 2016
Closer to the scene of the tragedy, cities across the US also joined in.
In New York, the spire of the One World Trade Center sparkled above lower Manhattan.
One World Trade Center in #NYC has rainbow colors tonight in support of #Orlandopic.twitter.com/gPwoLMcXa3
— Tove Farbrot (@FarbrotPhoto) June 13, 2016
New York City Hall did the same.
New York City Hall Lights With Rainbow Colors in Solidarity With Orlando https://t.co/28xo7g6rGtpic.twitter.com/VhKun8zYXd
— Love Wins (@InsecureDonald) June 13, 2016
The Empire State Building took the opposite approach, choosing to go dark to mourn the victims.
The Empire State Building tonight, in honor of the Orlando shooting victims: pic.twitter.com/VodZwHtBq4
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 13, 2016
In Boston, the TD Garden – home to the Boston Bruins professional ice hockey team – was also lit up.
The @tdgarden's exterior lights shining rainbow tonight in support of Orlando. pic.twitter.com/OuR02qIkW6
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) June 13, 2016
In Cincinnati, the Duke Energy Center spelled out the city's name in rainbow lights.
A beautiful picture of my hometown, #Cincinnati with the Duke Energy Center sign in Rainbow for #Orlando! #LGBTpic.twitter.com/VikPgIpxuC
— Bryan Schuerman (@BSchuermanWBOY) June 13, 2016
The Bond Bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, also shimmered in beautiful colors, as well as the Union Station exhibition venue.
#KC in solidarity w/ #Orlando
— Ginger Brooks (@GingerLBrooks) June 13, 2016
Photo credit: Union Station and KC Pride. Photos of Union Station and Bond Bridge pic.twitter.com/fOAkGDf1MZ
In Minneapolis, Minnesota, a bridge over Interstate 35-W got the luster treatment.
#Minneapolis' 35W Bridge, shining bright for #Orlando. #solidarity#love#MinneapolisSupportsOrlando#OrlandoStrongpic.twitter.com/wD3azXvbTf
— Zachery Lashway (@ZachLashway) June 13, 2016
In the country music capital of Nashville, Tennessee, the Davidson County Courthouse also expressed solidarity.
Nashville ❤️💛💚💙💜💖 for Orlando. #PrayForOrlando#supportorlando#lovenothatepic.twitter.com/ZOHIDM0G0i
— Gogo Incognito (@The_Gogo) June 13, 2016
The city's Gateway Bridge and Omni Hotel also showed their support.
Both the bridge and Omni Hotel are glowing rainbow tonight. Wtg, Nashville. I'm proud to call you my temporary home pic.twitter.com/ozWsEgFzkP
— Carlie (@carliegreen_) June 13, 2016
The Omni Hotel did the same in Dallas, Texas.
the Dallas skyline beautifully lights up to show its suppose on the recent mass shooting in Orlando #DallastoOrlandopic.twitter.com/GsUaE1iUED
— Bush's Left Nut (@yaimricardoboyy) June 13, 2016
The interstate in El Paso, Texas, also received a burst of light.
El Paso Downtown interchange lights were changed to rainbow in memory of the victims of the Orlando shooting. pic.twitter.com/afl2NhH519
— Vianey Arana (@KTSMVianeyArana) June 13, 2016
On the West Coast, the top of the circular US Bank Tower was lit in rainbow lights in Los Angeles.
Top of the @usbank building in #DTLA . Lights are normally all white. #Orlandopic.twitter.com/uVKCC6qHRR
— Adam Tod Brown (@adamtodbrown) June 13, 2016
San Francisco City Hall did the same.
City of San Francisco showing their support for those in Orlando. #OrlandoStrongpic.twitter.com/G9G4NbWX87
— Alan's Room (@alanR_08) June 13, 2016
And in Orlando, the scene of the violent crime, the Orlando Eye ferris wheel shone radiantly.
.@theorlandoeye lights up to honor the lives lost in nightclub shooting - @news6wkmg#Orlando#PrayersForOrlandopic.twitter.com/Tls70UZzMU
— Mary Zimnik (@maryzimnik) June 13, 2016
Pulse’s Facebook page is making a special effort to thank the cities involved in the solidarity campaign.
The Sunday massacre was the worst mass shooting ever to take place on US soil.