Every October, landmarks across the world shine pink and blue in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, remembering the babies gone too soon through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal, and infant loss. This month carries a dual meaning: while blue and pink represent pregnancy and infant loss, pink is also a symbol of hope during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Together, these colors remind us of the strength of families, the power of community, and the importance of honoring those we love and miss.
Why Landmarks Light Up Pink & Blue
Since 1988, October has been recognized as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Each year, buildings, bridges, and landmarks are illuminated in pink and blue on October 15th for Honoring Out Loud remembrance event for all babies gone too soon.
Where Landmarks Light Up in October
Lighting landmarks helps break the silence around miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss, while raising awareness and support for grieving families.
Across the U.S. and beyond, communities will light up to honor the babies gone too soon.
Here are a few places to visit or watch for:
- Alabama:
- Retirement Systems of Alabama - Mobile, AL (October 17th)
- Retirement Systems of Alabama - Montgomery, AL (October 17th)
- Arizona:
- Eloy Tower – Eloy, AZ
- Gilbert Lighting Tower - Gilbert, AZ (October 14th)
- Mayo Clinic - Phoenix, AZ
- California:
- Moreno Valley M – Riverside County, CA
- Sails at the San Diego Convention Center - San Diego, CA
- Canada:
- CN Tower - Toronto, Canada
- Niagara Falls - October 15th at 10 PM (15 minutes)
- Sails of Light - Vancouver, BC
- Science World - Vancouver, BC
- Delaware:
- Ben Franklin Bridge – Camden, DE (October 17th)
- Florida:
- City of Tampa Bridges - Tampa, FL (October 17th)
- City of Tampa City Center - Tampa, FL (October 17th)
- City of Tampa Old City Hall - Tampa, FL (October 17th)
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - Tampa, FL (October 17th)
- Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville, FL
- River Tower Park - Tampa, FL (October 17th)
- Tampa Riverwalk - Tampa, FL (October 17th)
- Indiana:
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge - Fort Wayne, IN (October 16th)
- Iowa:
- Main Street Ottumwa - Ottumwa, IA
- Maryland:
- Johns Hopkins Dome – Baltimore, MD
- Massachusetts:
- Boston Harbor Hotel – Boston, MA
- UMass - The Integrated Sciences Complex - Boston, MA
- Minnesota:
- Capella Tower – Minneapolis, MN
- France Avenue Median Lighting - Minnesota
- I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge - Minnesota
- IDS Center - Minneapolis, MN
- Lowry Avenue Bridge - Minneapolis, MN
- Mayo Clinics across Minnesota
- U.S. Bank Stadium - Minneapolis, MN
- Missouri:
- Saint Louis Science Center - St. Louis, MO
- New York:
- City of Jamestown Municipal Building - Jamestown, NY
- Governor Hochul - Albany, NY (October 16th)
- Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge - New York
- Helmsley Building - 230 Park Ave, New York, NY
- Mid-Hudson Bridge - Highland, NY
- Niagara Falls - New York/Canada
- Peace Bridge - Buffalo, NY
- RXR Park Avenue - New York City, NY
- Town of Huntington - Huntington, NY
- Oklahoma:
- Skydance Bridge - Oklahoma City, OK
- Pennsylvania:
- Ben Franklin Bridge - Philadelphia, PA (October 17th)
- BOMA - Philadelphia, PA
- Harrisburg Capital Building - Harrisburg, PA (October 14th–16th)
- Northampton Street Toll-Supported Bridge - Easton, PA
- Tennessee:
- Henley Bridge – Knoxville, TN
- Korean War Veterans Memorial Bridge - Nashville, TN (October 17th)
- Texas:
- Houston City Hall - Houston, TX (October 5th)
- Washington:
- Two Union Square – Seattle, WA
- Wisconsin:
- Mayo Clinics across Wisconsin
Light Up the Sky for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15t
Light Up the Sky for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day on October 15th
On October 15th at 7 PM (your local time), we invite you to join families around the globe in our Light Up the Sky campaign.
Ways to participate:
- Visit a landmark lit pink and blue and share your photos.
- Light your home, porch, or workplace in pink and blue.
- Host or join an Honor Out Loud candle-lighting ceremony at 7 PM.
Together, we will create a chain of light across time zones, remembering and honoring every baby gone too soon.
Get Involved – Share, Tag, Inspire
About Chasing the Rainbows
Chasing the Rainbows is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to raising awareness for infertility, baby loss (pregnancy and infant loss), and pregnancy after loss, while providing comfort, resources, and remembrance opportunities for families.
Many families honor their baby’s memory during October by donating to a charity that supports awareness, remembrance, and grieving families. At Chasing the Rainbows, every gift supports:
- Awareness events like Light Up the Sky and Honor Out Loud candle lighting.
- Support programs for grieving parents and siblings.
- Education and training for hospitals, healthcare providers, and communities.
Ways to Make a Difference
- Host a FUNdraiser: Organize a community event in October.
- Start an Online Fundraiser: Invite friends and family to give virtually.
- Donate in Honor of a Baby: Create a legacy of love through giving.
- Volunteer: Partner with us to spread awareness.
This October
Let’s light up the sky pink and blue for the babies gone too soon. By shining a light, sharing stories, donating in their honor, and supporting one another, we send a powerful message of love, remembrance, and hope across the world.
