City of Perth Council house to glow in colours of the rainbow flag – support for Orlando, Florida
City of Perth’s Council House will glow with the colours of the rainbow flag tonight, in tribute to the victims of the Orlando attacks at the weekend.
#CouncilHouse glows with rainbow flag colours tonight in tribute to Orlando terror attack victims. #OrlandoStrong pic.twitter.com/paYzavVA4V
— City of Perth (@CityofPerth) June 13, 2016
Perth will join in solidarity with dozens of other nations around the world tonight.
City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi said Council House would join international landmarks in a show of solidarity and mourning for those affected.
#Perth #Australia in solidarity with #Orlando #OrlandoUnitedhttps://t.co/zkluHAWEIK
— Tweet Perth (@tweetperth) June 13, 2016
“It is incredibly sad to think of the victims, their families and the effect this shattering and cowardly act will have on the wider community,” Ms Scaffidi said.
“With reports of at least 50 people dead and 53 injured, it’s a heartbreaking tragedy and despite being all the way across the globe, the devastation hits home here in Perth.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by this abhorrent act.”
Tribute displays around Australia include Sydney Town Hall, Melbourne Arts Centre, Adelaide Oval, Brisbane’s Story Bridge and Kings Avenue Bridge in Canberra.
Images: Council House at Night
