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Story Bridge will be lit Maroon to celebrate Women's State of Origin Game I Brisbane

Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is back and bigger than ever as the 2025 Ampol Women’s State of Origin Series kicks off in Brisbane on 1 May.
Be there to witness the full display of real rivalry and athleticism as the game’s best female players square off in the ultimate fight for state pride as the only thing that compares to the intensity, ferocity, and rivalry on the field, is the all-consuming rivalry that sweeps the fans in the stands.

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Story Bridge will be lit Team Colours to celebrate Magic Round

NRL Magic Round returns to Brisbane in 2025 from 1-4 May - One Round. One Ground. Every game. That’s Magic!
This year’s Magic Round festival kicks off with Game I of the Ampol Women’s State of Origin Series on Thursday, 1 May at Suncorp Stadium. Grab your 4-day pass to catch all the action!

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Economic Development Agency

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support International Firefighters Day

International Firefighter Day on the 4th May each year recognizes and celebrates the courage, trust and integrity of Firefighters world wide. This day is to be aware of the personal risks these brave men and women face daily, and their community service and protection

This Light Up is organised by: Queensland Fire Department

Story Bridge will be lit Purple to support Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month is an annual initiative held each May to continue to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control. The initiative aims to build community awareness of domestic and family violence and mobilise corporate and community action to end domestic and family violence in Queensland.

This Light Up is organised by: Department of Child Safety, Seniors and Disability Services

Story Bridge will be lit Blue Yellow Red Pink to celebratet Brisbane Comedy Festival

Lovers of LOLs, prepare for a macro dose of the good medicine, as Brisbane Comedy Festival returns for its sweet 16th edition at venues across the city from 23 April to 25 May 2025.
Queensland’s largest and most anticipated comedy event will see a power squad of Australian and international comedians deal out a whole month of belly laughs at Brisbane Powerhouse, The Tivoli, Fortitude Music Hall and The Princess Theatre. In a multi-venue laughter extravaganza that will play host to one-liners, whimsy and tall tales from some of the most hilarious comedians around.

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Powerhouse

Story Bridge will be lit Purple and Blue to support International Huntington's Awareness Month

May is international Huntington's awareness month which includes an awareness campaign #LightItUp4HD in which landmark buildings and bridges are lit up around the world in blue and purple lights, respectively representing Huntington's disease (HD) and Juvenile Huntington's disease (JHD). Huntington's is a neuro-degenerative disorder that is fatal and incurable and affects about 7-10 per 100,000 Australians.

This Light Up is organised by: Huntington's Australia

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support International Thalassaemia Day and World Red Cross Day

Celebrated on the 8th of May, International Thalassaemia Day is devoted to raising awareness amongst the general public and decision-makers about thalassaemia, promoting and strengthening the lifelong and difficult struggle of patients against this severe blood condition. It commemorates all the people who are no longer with us, while renewing our promise to keep fighting until the final cure for thalassaemia is found.

World Red Cross Day is celebrated on May 8 each year to honour the principles, humanitarian efforts, and contributions of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The date marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross and the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. The day recognizes the selfless work of volunteers and organizations in providing aid, relief, and medical assistance to those in need during conflicts, disasters, and emergencies worldwide. It also promotes the spirit of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and voluntary service in humanitarian activities.

These Light Ups are organised by: Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia and 

Red Cross Australia

Story Bridge will be lit Blue to support Do it for Dolly Day

Do It For Dolly Day is a day dedicated to bringing the community together, spreading kindness and uniting in helping break the silence around bullying.
Dollys Dream is committed to changing the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression, and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

This Light Up is organised by: Dolly's Dream

Story Bridge will be lit Blue to support the Eve of International ME/CFS/FM Awareness Week

The ME/CFS/FM Support Association Qld Inc., helps sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia (ME/CFS/FM) by spreading awareness and sending them free information kits as well as having support groups meetings and a Facebook page. Its Annual International ME/CFS/FM Awareness Week which is celebrated all around the world to spread awareness on how debilitating ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia are.

This Light Up is organised by: ME/CFS/FM Support Association Qld Inc

Story Bridge will be lit Yellow to support National Road Safety Week

National Road Safety Week (NRSW) is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group, partnering road safety organisations and Government, partnering road safety organisations and Government to shine a spotlight on the importance of road safety. In 2025, NRSW will be held from 11-18 May.

This Light Up is organised by: Department of Transport and Main Roads