Fort Worth, Dallas leading North Texas tribute to pandemic heroes during #ThankYouThursdays
The city of Fort Worth will continue participating in a North Texas-wide tribute to front-line workers in the coronavirus pandemic.
Fort Worth, which collaborated with the Dallas tribute last week, will continue lighting up the city in blue lights every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Both Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson are encouraging residents to applaud front-line pandemic workers during “Thank You Thursdays.”
Fort Worth and Dallas will illuminate its downtown buildings in blue lights and encourage local business owners to light their buildings in blue.
Residents throughout North Texas are asked to step outside their homes at 7 p.m. and show support for front-line workers by making noise and turning on their lights.
Social distancing guidelines and wearing face coverings are strongly recommended during the celebration.
“Last week’s outpouring of support for our front-line workers was incredibly successful and inspiring,” Price said in a release. “These weekly ovations are a great way for our community to rally together, safely, and show our appreciation for those working tirelessly to battle COVID-19 and keep our community healthy and safe.”
Officials encourage residents to share their appreciation on social media by using the hashtag “ThankYouThursday.”
This story was originally published April 22, 2020 at 6:40 PM with the headline "Fort Worth, Dallas leading North Texas tribute to pandemic heroes during #ThankYouThursdays."
