World Parkinson’s Day

World Parkinson’s Day (Thursday 11th April 2024)

To recognise World Parkinson’s Day on Thursday 11th April, Parkinson’s Queensland is lighting up iconic buildings and landmarks across Queensland Purple for Parkinson’s awareness. World Parkinson’s Day aims to raise awareness of the impacts of Parkinson’s on the 18,000+ Queenslanders affected by Parkinson’s. Purple is globally recognised as the colour representing Parkinson’s disease, and by lighting up landmarks in purple, we symbolise our unity and support for the Parkinson’s community, whilst also acknowledging the challenges individuals affected by Parkinson’s and their families or carers endure daily. This Parkinson’s Awareness initiative represents our collective hope for a brighter future for those affected by Parkinson’s, a condition for which there is currently no cure.

We encourage you to observe World Parkinson’s Day by visiting the nearest building or landmark from the below list and share your images with us, either online, or emailing them to community@parkinsonsqld.org.au. You may tag us on Facebook and Instagram ( @ParkinsonsQLD ) and use the hashtags #PurpleforParkinsons and #WorldParkinsonsDay 

With an increasing number of landmarks glowing  purple across the state, we can reach and educate more individuals about Parkinson’s and make Parkinson’s a priority in Queensland. 

List of Landmarks lighting Purple for Parkinson’s

BRISBANE
• Story Bridge
• Victoria Bridge
• Kurilpa bridge
• Brisbane City Hall
• King George Square
• Suncorp Stadium, Milton
• Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC)
• Parliament House
• Treasury Casino
• The Gabba
• Tropical Dome – Mount Coot-Tha
• Reddacliff Place sculptures (Brisbane City)
• Donna Marcus: Steam sculpture (Brisbane City)

CITY OF MORETON BAY
• Petrie Mill Water Park
•Humpybong Fountain
• Caboolture Administration Building

GOLD COAST
• Isle of Capri Bridge (Surfer’s Paradise)
• Surfers Paradise sign at the beach end of Cavill Mall
• Decorative garden lighting on the Surfers Paradise foreshore
• The Broadbeach sign located in Victoria Park
• Decorative lighting in Victoria Park (Broadbeach)

IPSWICH
• Ipswich 1 Nicholas Street Façade
• Ipswich Civic Centre

TOOWOOMBA
• Victoria Bridge
• Toowoomba City Hall Annex

BUNDABERG
• Fig Tree Lights

CAIRNS
• Cairns Court Gallery

HERVEY BAY
• Maryborough City Hall
• Avenue of fig trees adjacent Seafront Oval
• Fig Trees along Hervey Bay Esplanade

TOWNSVILLE
• Townsville sign
• Victoria Bridge
• Wharton Reef Lighthouse
• George Roberts Bridge
• Old Magistrates Courthouse
• Central Park Boardwalk
• Little Fletcher Bridge
• Queensland Country Bank Stadium
• Flinders Square

If there’s any buildings or landmarks in your local area that can be lit up Purple for Parkinson’s, please contact community@parkinsonsqld.org.au