The Harris and Preston Markets will be lit blue on Sunday (5 July) to mark the 72^nd birthday of the NHS.

Organised by Preston City Council, the lighting of the buildings is part of the national #LightItBlue campaign.

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While buildings across the UK will be lit up, members of the public are invited to come together for a final clap for carers at 5pm on Sunday 5 July.

Read more: Preston joins the nation in Clap for our Carers

As the country begins to get used to a new normal, the one-off clap has been described as a “moment of thanks and connection” to applaud the NHS and all key workers who have helped the country through the coronavirus pandemic.

Councillor David Borrow, Mayor of Preston, said: “This is a real opportunity to celebrate the NHS’ 72^nd birthday and thank everyone who has worked so hard to help us through this crisis.

“The lighting of the buildings and final applaud on Sunday are small ways we can show our sense of pride and support towards all the key workers across the country.”

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A moment of remembrance and reflection will be marked on Saturday (4 July) for all those who have lost their life during the pandemic where the nation will come together to pay their respect.

Read more: Royal Preston Hospital commemorates lives lost during COVID-19 pandemic

The remembrance is being led by the Together Coalition who are asking people to place a light in their window or on their doorstep on Saturday evening.

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What do you think of the Harris and the Markets being lit blue? Will you be joining the final clap for carers? Let us know in the comments.