The skyline in Arlington is set to get a colorful makeover as the city celebrates the achievements of the Class of 2024. In a show of support for local graduates, Arlington has announced that its downtown towers will blaze with school pride, sporting an array of vibrant hues representative of various high school and college seniors.
Families and grads can make their way to the public plaza at Arlington City Hall where, starting May 10, the Flamme d’ Illumination towers will don the colors of The University of Texas at Arlington—orange and blue, according to the City of Arlington, Texas. These 40-foot sculptural beacons, created by artist Michelle O’Michael and lit by LEDs, put on a display that can flicker and sweep color across the steel structures, sometimes resembling flames.
Downtown Arlington will keep the celebratory lights going with a scheduled rotation for each high school within Arlington ISD and Mansfield ISD from May 24 through June 2. Every night, the towers will glow with the distinctive colors of a different local high school. This initiative not only recognizes the hard work of students but also adds an extra flair to the city's evening ambiance.
These festivities champion a milestone in the lives of young men and women stepping into the world. Nestled at 101 W. Abram St., by their family and friends, City Hall stands surrounded by plenty of free public parking, making it easily accessible for those wanting to capture the moment. Whether adorned in maroon for Timberview High School on May 24 or flashing the blue and yellow of Lamar High School on May 28, the towers promise to be a backdrop fitting for the occasion.
The full lighting schedule details when each school's colors will light up the night. It kicks off with The University of Texas at Arlington on May 10 and continues with a different high school's colors each evening, culminating with Venture High School's maroon on June 2, ensuring all graduates get their moment in the spotlight.
Arlington's municipal gesture shines a light—quite literally—on the perseverance and achievements of its youth. Amidst the pomp and circumstance of graduation season, the city's illuminated downtown towers stand as luminous testimonials to a community's investment in its future—a future that, in the glow of Arlington's pride, seems especially bright for the Class of 2024.
