iN VIDEO: Kamloops construction crews parade for health care workers

Construction and highway maintenance crews gave Kamloops health care workers an Amber Light Parade yesterday to show appreciation for their hard work in fighting COVID-19. 

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— Saeideh (@ssh_peace) April 16, 2020

A wide assortment of vehicles participated last evening, April 16, many adorned with brightly coloured signs and lights flashing.

Lighting it up on behalf of @BCRoadBuilders @Dawson1922 @EagleRock76 in an amber light parade honouring dedicated front line medical workers keeping us safe during #COVID19. Thanks, from myself and the #Kamloops -North Thompson! #RIH #KamloopsBC #bcpoli #MyBCRoads @toddstonebc pic.twitter.com/ahgt6Czb2v

— Peter Milobar (@PeterMilobar) April 16, 2020

A short snippet from last night's #AmberLightsTribute in #Kamloops. Thank you @Interior_Health #HealthcareHeroes + all healthcare heroes! You inspire us + we are forever grateful for you + everything you do!

&, thank you to all the amber lights workers who participated. #COVIDBC pic.twitter.com/7UXvO2Wqc0

— Argo Roads Thompson (@Argo_Thompson) April 16, 2020

The parade began shortly before 7 p.m. at the Sahali Mall in Kamloops before traveling down Columbia Street past Royal Inland Hospital, according to a Dawson Group media release.

The #Kamloops #AmberLightsTribute is on its way to the Kamloops Hospital. Thank you #HealthcareHeroes! pic.twitter.com/5nf1ymNrAn

— Argo Roads Thompson (@Argo_Thompson) April 16, 2020

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