The World Lights Up In Rainbow For The Victims Of The Orlando Shooting

Following the devastating attacks on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida that left fifty people dead and dozens more injured, the world has shown it’s support by lighting up landmarks in rainbow around the world.

Gunman Omar Mateen, 29, opened fire at 2am Sunday local time (Sunday evening in Australia) at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida in what has become the worst mass shooting in US history.

Vigils have been held around the world in solidarity with the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting and with the LGBT community.

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Sydney Harbor Bridge sharing the love for Orlando #Orlando #OrlandoLove #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/1ThUzLzGXS
— Christian (@ChristianZakari) June 13, 2016

Tonight we've lit up the Sydney Town Hall pink #orlando pic.twitter.com/JHSnuJgqGN
— Clover Moore AO (@CloverMoore) June 13, 2016

The Lowry Avenue bridge will be lit rainbow in memory of the Orlando shooting victims pic.twitter.com/5jJ3cQcor7
— Hennepin County (@Hennepin) June 13, 2016

One World Trade Center. Once the site of a mass casualty, paying tribute to a wonderful community ❤️💛💚💙💜 #LoveWins pic.twitter.com/RP4NzimKRl
— madi (@madzluhcs) June 13, 2016

Toronto stands with #Orlando. pic.twitter.com/DCerbkE45Z
— John Tory (@JohnTory) June 13, 2016

Tragedy in Orlando, @MayorSlyJames reports that the Bond Bridge will remain lit up rainbow colored in #solidarity pic.twitter.com/MsHVg4ojEL
— Andrew Mather (@Mather_Photo) June 12, 2016

In solidarity with #Orlando #TelAviv City Hall is lit up with the #USA flag and the flag of the #LGBTQ community pic.twitter.com/ULKR0BeR7N
— Mayor of Tel Aviv (@MayorOfTelAviv) June 12, 2016

#PrayForOrlando #Orlando #Rome pic.twitter.com/gqJcL9v56h
— Fabio Pariante (@FabioPariante) June 12, 2016

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The World Lights Up In Rainbow For The Victims Of The Orlando Shooting

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