Columbus’ City Hall to Go (Red) in Honor of World Aids Day

City Hall Building will be illuminated in red during a press conference at 5:15 p.m. on November 30.

WHAT: Press conference and illumination of Columbus City Hall to raise awareness to help eliminate AIDS in our community and around the world.

WHO: City of Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Columbus Public Health Commissioner Dr. Teresa Long, Columbus City Council Member Charleta B.Tavares, and community HIV/AIDS agencies.

WHEN: 5:15 p.m. today, Nov. 30. 2009

WHERE: Columbus City Hall, 90 W. Broad St.

DETAILS: Columbus’ City Hall will be illuminated in (RED) in honor of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1. The historic landmark will become illuminated during a press conference with Mayor Coleman at City Hall on Nov. 30 and will remain lit for the rest of that week. Columbus is one of many major U.S. cities lighting distinctive landmarks (RED) to promote awareness to help fight the AIDS epidemic in communities around the world. Other participating cities include Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and Providence. A candlelight vigil will also be held at the Columbus Conservatory on Dec. 1 in honor of those who have lost their lives to AIDS.

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