The Hunt for Pink October

Once in a while, our awesome skyline adds a little variety by changing the lighting scheme on a whole bunch of buildings. Our four tallest skyscrapers - One and Two Liberty Place, the Mellon Bank Center, and the Bell Atlantic Tower - will spend their October nights wearing bright pink in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The shift normally happens on October 1st, but since it falls on a Sunday this year, we wouldn't hold our breath. In addition to the skyscrapers mentioned above, the usual cast of characters includes City Hall, the Inquirer Building, the Hyatt Penn's Landing, One South Broad (PNB), the Ben Franklin Bridge, and street level lighting of the National Constitution Center. Last year, Camden City Hall even jumped in the mix, and ever the showoff, the new Cira Centre sported a 300 ft. pink bow, created entirely by its facade lighting. We'll have our eye out for new participants this fall.

October's not the only month to expect a change. During the last few years we've seen green buildings late in the football season, red near Valentine's Day, and of course, red, white, and blue for the 4th of July.

Phillyist appreciates the effort, but the coordination between buildings has been inconsistent in the past. Let's see if they can work as a team this October.

Photos by author.