FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Top Landmarks Around the World to Spark Blue
for Parkinson’s Awareness on April 11
Vancouver, BC – April 1, 2025 – In an inspiring show of solidarity, some of the world’s most iconic landmarks are set to illuminate in blue as part of the global Spark the Night initiative, raising awareness for Parkinson’s disease. This initiative is a collaboration between PD Avengers and AbbVie and is designed to spotlight the symptoms and their profound impact on individuals living with Parkinson’s disease, their care partners, and their communities.
This year, over 500 sites across more than 200 cities are confirmed to light up, highlighting the challenges faced by individuals with Parkinson’s disease, especially at night when symptoms can become more isolating, painful, and overwhelming.
Below are the Top 25 Must-Watch Sites that will shine bright and blue this April:
🌍 Top Sites to Watch During Spark the Night 2025
🌟 Global Icons
CN Tower – Toronto, Canada
Willis Tower – Chicago, USA
Mole Antonelliana – Turin, Italy
Cristo Rei – Lisbon, Portugal
One World Trade Center (1WTC) – New York City, USA
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Cleveland, USA
🌉 Bridges and Waterfronts
Niagara Falls – Canada & USA
Story Bridge – Brisbane, Australia
Gateshead Millennium Bridge – UK
Esplanade Riel – Winnipeg, Canada
Tampa Riverwalk – Florida, USA
Triple Bridge (Tromostovje) – Ljubljana, Slovenia
🏛️ Capitals and Cultural Giants
Australian Parliament House – Canberra, Australia
Science World & Canada Place Sails – Vancouver, Canada
San Francisco City Hall – USA
Albany State Capitol & Empire State Plaza – New York, USA
Cardiff Castle – Wales
The Deep – Hull, UK
Las Vegas City Hall – USA
Michael Fowler Centre – Wellington, New Zealand
Stadiums and Arenas
Anfield Liverpool FC Stadium – Liverpool, UK
Raymond James Stadium (NFL Buccaneers) – Tampa, USA
MetLife Stadium (NFL Giants & Jets) – New Jersey
Adelaide Oval (Cricket and Australian Rules Football) – South Australia
Wells Fargo Center (NHL Flyers, NBA 76ers, NLL Wings Lacrosse) – Philadelphia, USA
Rod Laver Arena (Australian Tennis Open) – Melbourne, Australia
LSU Tigers Stadium (College Football) – Louisiana, USA
MKM Stadium (Hull City FC Football and Hull FC Rugby) – Hull, UK
Intuit Dome (NBA Clippers) – California, USA
Wintrust Arena (WNBA Sky and DePaul University) – Chicago, Illinois, USA
📸 Picture-Perfect Illuminations
Brighton Palace Pier – UK
Fairmont Park’s Boathouse Row – Philadelphia, USA
Rochester Cathedral – UK
City & County Building and State Capitol – Denver, USA
Tallinn TV Tower – Estonia
Picadilly Circus - UK
Phoenix Convention Center – Arizona, USA
✨ More Than Just Lights
"Seeing these iconic landmarks lit up in blue is not just about visibility—it's about solidarity," says Larry Gifford, advocate, co-founder of PD Avengers, and an individual living with Parkinson's disease. "It's about showing the world that Parkinson’s disease affects millions of lives, and we stand together in our desire for a cure. When people see these monuments glowing blue, we want them to think of the patients, the families, and the caregivers who are facing this disease every day. Spark the Night is a powerful reminder that we are not alone, and together, we will create the change we desperately need."
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By lighting up these landmarks, Spark the Night brings visibility to the Parkinson’s community, amplifying their voices and creating a united front in the ongoing effort to raise awareness. Each blue-lit site stands as a beacon of hope, signaling that the world is listening and standing with those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
PD Avengers, a global alliance of over 8,000 members and 150 organizations across 103 countries, is proud to support this initiative and work toward ending Parkinson’s disease. Through the Spark the Night campaign, PD Avengers is uniting people worldwide to raise the urgency for Parkinson’s research and advocacy.
About PD Avengers
PD Avengers is a global alliance of more than 8,000 members and 150 organizations in 103 countries working together to end Parkinson’s disease. The organization advocates for urgent action and increased investment in research, better care options, and equitable access to treatments for all people affected by Parkinson’s disease.
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About AbbVie
At AbbVie, we are transforming Parkinson’s disease and aiming to deliver better outcomes today and elevate the standard of care tomorrow. We support people living with Parkinson’s disease who are navigating a range of physical, mental, and emotional experiences that impact their social identity and independence. We are committed to developing solutions that can make a difference in their lives and help them maintain their sense of self. With more than three decades in neuroscience, we continue to cultivate strong collaborations to deliver products, education and resources that help preserve one’s personhood. As we work to shift the paradigm in Parkinson’s disease care, we’re looking across all stages of development in search of novel therapeutics that go beyond symptom management. For more information about AbbVie in Parkinson’s, please visit us at https://www.abbvie.com/our-science/therapeutic-focus-areas/neuroscience.html.
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Larry Gifford
Co-Founder, PD Avengers
📧 larry@pdavengers.com
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