Communities are brightening the night sky signalling their support for the people of Ukraine.
Several landmarks from the Long Beach International Gateway bridge to Santa Ana’s iconic water tower are now bathed each night in blue and yellow lights – the colors of the Ukrainian flag.
The clock tower at Irvine City Hall is illuminated in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in Irvine on Monday, February 28, 2022 in solidarity with Ukraine. The City of Irvine joined cities across the world in displaying the Ukrainian colors to show their support for Ukraine as they defend themselves against a Russian invasion. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Long Beach Arena is lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Buildings are lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Aquarium of the Pacific is lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Lions Lighthouse for Sight in ShoreLine Aquatic Park and The Aquarium of the Pacific are lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Aquarium of the Pacific and the Long Beach International Gateway bridge are lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Lions Lighthouse for Sight in ShoreLine Aquatic Park is lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Santa Ana water tower is lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Santa Ana, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The Long Beach International Gateway bridge is lit up blue and yellow to show support for Ukraine in Long Beach, CA, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The clock tower at Irvine City Hall is illuminated in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in Irvine on Monday, February 28, 2022 in solidarity with Ukraine. The City of Irvine joined cities across the world in displaying the Ukrainian colors to show their support for Ukraine as they defend themselves against a Russian invasion. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
The clock tower at Irvine City Hall is illuminated in blue and yellow, the colors of the Ukrainian flag, in Irvine on Monday, February 28, 2022 in solidarity with Ukraine. The City of Irvine joined cities across the world in displaying the Ukrainian colors to show their support for Ukraine as they defend themselves against a Russian invasion. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
“In an act of solidarity, the city is lighting the City Hall clock tower blue and yellow, and will keep it lit as long as it takes for Ukraine to find peace and the Ukrainian community to regain their freedom,” Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan said in a statement.
Several locations in Long Beach have been illuminated in a show of unity.
“We live in a world that is more connected than ever — socially, economically, and even culturally. I have been in awe hearing and reading the words of the heroic Ukrainian people as they fight to protect their sacred democracy,” Mayor Robert Garcia wrote in a post. “It has been incredible to witness, and we are proud to light our city monuments and buildings in support of their battle to keep their democracy.”
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