HOUSTON – The seven bridges that span US 59 in the Montrose area will be lit up in different colors for different occasions.
The purpose, according to the Montrose District's website, is to visually demonstrate support and to promote awareness of various initiatives that impact the community.
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Some chosen events include Pride Week (rainbow colors) and neighborhood celebrations such as the Italian festival (green, white, red) and Greek festival (blue and white).
WATCH: New bridges light up US 59
The Montrose District is also accepting requests for other dates to light up the bridges. You can submit an application by clicking here.
To be considered, nominations must be received a minimum of 60 days in advance of the lighting dates requested. Lightings in honor or holidays, historical events and extraordinary events/occurrences of city, state, national or international significance will be considered. Montrose initiatives will also be considered.
Here is a list of the holidays and the colors that will be used to light the bridges:
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day – red, white, and blue
- President’s Day – red, white and blue
- St. Patrick’s Day – green
- Earth Day – green and blue
- Cinco de Mayo – red, green, and white
- Memorial Day – red, white, and blue
- Pride Week – rainbow colors
- 4th of July – red, white, and blue
- Italian Festival – green white and red
- Greek Festival – white and blue
- September 11 – red, white, blue
- Halloween – orange and black
- Veteran’s Day – red, white, blue
- World Aids Day – red
- Hanukkah – blue and white
- Christmas – red and green
- Kwanza – red, black, green
- New Year’s Eve – bright white or gold
