Solidarity with Ukraine in the DC area

March 3, 2022

WTOP/Dave Dildine

D.C. area buildings and bridges have been home to a solemn blue and yellow as groups showed solidarity with Ukraine in its fight against a Russian invasion.

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Here are just a few photos of the region’s show of support.

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The Kennedy Center in D.C. lights up in the colors of the Ukraine flag March 3, 2022. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

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The colors of the Ukrainian flag are cast on the west face of the Washington National Cathedral. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is lit in the colors of the Ukraine flag late on February 28, 2022. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

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The Washington Monument behind the arches of the Douglass Bridge, lit blue and gold in solidarity with Ukraine. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

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Two major bridges in the District of Columbia, the Case Bridge and Douglass Bridge, are yellow and blue for Ukraine. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

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Two major bridges in the District of Columbia, the Case Bridge and Douglass Bridge, are yellow and blue for Ukraine. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

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Government House is lit blue and yellow tonight in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. (Courtesy of Governor Larry Hogan)

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“In solidarity with the brave and resilient people of Ukraine, we light the John A. Wilson Building, Washington D.C.鈥檚 city hall and statehouse, in blue and gold in support of their courageous fight for democracy.” (Courtesy D.C. Council/Josh Gibson)

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Masonic Temple illuminated in the colors of the national flag of Ukraine. (Courtesy of The Ripon Society)

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We stand in solidarity with #Ukraine tonight as we light up the Ambassador’s Residence in yellow and blue, the colors of the Ukrainian flag. (Courtesy of the Norwegian Embassy)

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We, at the Embassy of France in the US, #StandWithUkraine. (Courtesy the French Embassy)

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Canada continues to stand with Ukraine, its people, and the Ukrainian Canadian community. Tonight the Embassy of Canada in Washington is lit up in blue and yellow. (Kristen Hillman, Ambassador at Embassy of Canada via Twitter)

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As we #StandWithUkraine, the colors of the Ukrainian flag are proudly displayed on the Belgian Residence in Washington, DC. (Courtesy Belgium Embassy via Twitter)