South Station Will Be Showered in a Purple Rain to Honor Prince
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South Station will be illuminated in purple on Thursday night to pay tribute to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame musician Prince Rogers Nelson.
The legendary artist passed away at the age of 57 on Thursday morning, according to his publicist Yvette Noel-Schure. Prince was found unresponsive in an elevator when police arrived on the scene, responding to a medical call from the music icon’s Paisley Park home in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
South Station will be showered in a “Purple Rain” on Thursday night to honor Prince on behalf of the city of Boston.
Clear Channel Outdoor, which operates the station’s lighting and advertising, will begin the light tribute starting at 7 p.m. The station will maintain its purple glow throughout the evening and overnight.
In addition to South Station, the Zakim Bridge will also turn purple on Thursday night.
According to Boston.com, Gov. Charlie Baker will allow the state’s Department of Transportation to light the bridge in its own “Purple Rain” tribute.
Boston #ZakimBridge, Worcester-Shrewsbury #BurnsBridge, #MBTA Government Center Station will shine Purple tonight. #PrinceRIP
— Mass. Transportation (@MassDOT) April 21, 2016
Government Center and the Worcester-Shrewsbury Burns Bridge are set to be showered with purple lights as well.
