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Story Bridge will be lit Blue to support Spark the Night for Parkinson's Awareness

#SparktheNight helps people and organisations come together to shine a light on Parkinson's, fostering hope, solidarity, and an increased understanding of the challenges for the 12 million people living with Parkinson’s worldwide.
Parkinson’s Australia is the national voice and advocate for people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, researchers, and health professionals.
We are committed to connecting our community through nationwide engagement, and we welcome open communication. We work to reduce the impact of Parkinson’s by promoting awareness and best practice care, ensuring that people can maximise their opportunities to live well and maintain their independence.

This Light Up is organised by: Parkinson's Australia

Story Bridge will be lit Pink to celebrate Tour De Brisbane

As a legacy of the Commonwealth Games, the Tour de Brisbane has become an event unique on the World Stage - no other mass bike ride and race is based in the heart of a City bringing together all participants in one unified start and finish location. The event offers a ride for everyone with racing, riding, and family-friendly distances from 120km to 4km all starting from Queens Wharf and finishing into the Cultural Forecourt. The event raises funds for The Common Good, an initiative of The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation.

This Light Up is organised by: NX Sports Community Foundation Limited

Story Bridge will be lit Orange to celebrate 50 Years of Queensland SES

The SES has reached its 50 year milestone. Throughout the month of April, Brisbane Region SES will be commemorating the SES spirit and history, honouring our volunteers - past and present and celebrating the partnerships that make the SES what it is today.

This Light Up is organised by: Queensland State Emergency Services

Story Bridge will be lit Orange to support Youth Homelessness Matters Day

Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD) is a national awareness and advocacy day held each year on the third Wednesday of April. Established in 1990, the day aims to raise awareness of child and youth homelessness in Australia, challenge misconceptions, and encourage community and government action to create lasting solutions. YHMD also celebrates the strength and resilience of young people while calling for safe, appropriate housing and support to prevent youth homelessness. The campaign is coordinated by YFoundations, the peak body for youth homelessness in New South Wales, and supported by other organisations around the country, including Property Industry Foundation.

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Youth Service

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support World Voice Day

World Voice Day is traditionally celebrated on 16 April and allows us to 'shine a light' on voice disorders and raise awareness of voice health issues.
World Voice Day was founded in Brazil back in 1999 with the aim of drawing attention to the science and phenomenon of voice production. It soon grew to highlight the significant role that the voice plays in every aspect of our daily lives. World Voice Day has gained momentum across the globe, and currently over 50 countries join the annual celebration during the month of April.

This Light Up is organised by: Australian Dysphonia Network Incorporated

Story Bridge will be lit Red to support World Haemophilia Day

World Haemophilia Day raises awareness of haemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other inherited bleeding disorders. This is a critical effort since with increased awareness comes better diagnosis and access to care for the millions who remain without treatment. The Haemophilia Foundation Queensland is a non-for-profit organisation which provides representation, health promotion, education, and support for people in Queensland affected by inherited bleeding disorders

This Light Up is organised by: Haemophilia Foundation Queensland

Story Bridge will be lit Red, Blue and Yellow to celebrate the Brisbane Comedy Festival

 The home of laughs. Brisbane Comedy Festival returns from · 24 April – 24 May 2026 and is set to deliver the best LOL’s over 5 weeks at 4 venues with over 130 artists!

This Light Up is organised by: Brisbane Powerhouse

Story Bridge will be lit Green and Gold, Turning to Red at 3am to commemorate the Eve of ANZAC Day

As we prepare to remember the legacy of ANZAC, tonight we honour all members of the ADF who have returned from Overseas service and remember those who did not. The Anzac Day commemorations are an opportunity for the citizens of Queensland to recognise the sacrifice of the ADF and Allies in the defence of Australia.

This Light Up is organised by: Returned Services League of Australia (Qld Branch) South Eastern District Limited

Story Bridge will be lit Red to commemorate ANZAC Day

As the sun rose on 25 April 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers rowed towards the shores of Gallipoli and into history. Every year since, Australians have gathered at Dawn Services or services of Remembrance, at parades, or in their driveways each year to remember their legacy and that of all who have followed in their footsteps.
The first ANZAC Day Parade took place in Brisbane on the 25 April 1916. While we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom during the Dawn Services and other services of Remembrance, the ANZAC Day Parade is an opportunity to celebrate and recognise all those that have served and still continue to serve our country.
The parade will be held on Adelaide Street, between George Street and Creek Street. From the Governor of Queensland’s address at King George Square at 9:45am to the last marching participants at 12:25pm, it will feature former and current ADF veterans and other support organisations that contribute to the Parade that make it the commemoration worthy of its heritage.

This Light Up is organised by: Returned Services League of Australia (Qld Branch) South Eastern District Limited

Story Bridge will be lit Red to celebrate International Dance Day

On International Dance Day, we aim for Brisbane City and QLD to recognise and celebrate everyone involved in the Queensland dance sector - students, teachers, professional dancers, choreographers, volunteers, Cultural dance groups, community dance groups, and dance studios. The day is an opportunity for the whole dance community to come together and celebrate all things dance!

This Light Up is organised by: Ausdance QLD