Omaha Bridge Lights Up for Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Families are invited to a 7 p.m. memorial walk to honor lost infants during the International Wave of Light.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Pregnancy
Omaha observes National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day with a special lighting ceremony at the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. Local families are invited to participate in a memorial walk and the international Wave of Light to honor babies lost during pregnancy, at birth, or in infancy.
Why it matters
This community event provides a space for families to process grief and find solidarity with neighbors who have experienced similar losses. It aligns local recognition with a worldwide effort to support bereaved parents and raise awareness for infant loss.
The remembrance event centers on a 7 p.m. memorial walk across the bridge, coupled with the International Wave of Light. Participants are encouraged to light a candle at that time and maintain the flame for one hour.
The players
Luna Babies
An organization dedicated to supporting families affected by pregnancy and infant loss.
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
A well-known Omaha landmark spanning the Missouri River that serves as a community gathering space.
The details
The Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge features pink and blue illumination to mark the day. The walk, organized by Luna Babies, serves as a local gathering point for those observing the International Wave of Light, a global movement where individuals light candles for one hour to honor the memories of lost infants.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
7 p.m.: Bridge walk and the start of the International Wave of Light.
The Home Front
The lighting of the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge follows the global tradition of the International Wave of Light to unify bereaved families. This local ceremony reflects broader national trends in creating public spaces for communal grief and support following pregnancy or infant loss.
Residents planning to participate in the local observance should prepare a candle to light at 7 p.m. and clear a safe, fire-resistant area at home if they are unable to attend the bridge walk.
The takeaway
Honoring the memory of a lost infant is a personal experience that many navigate through community connection and collective acts of remembrance. Residents can join this international movement at 7 p.m. by lighting a candle in their own home for one hour.
Further reading
Learn more about local support services and observances in the Omaha Pregnancy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KMTV 3 News Now Omaha.
