Pink balloons used as symbol of joy after Manchester tragedy

Fans were clutching the balloons as they fled the arena.

ByKELLY MCCARTHY
May 24, 2017, 9:01 AM
Pink balloons dropped from the ceiling inside Manchester Arena at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.
Pink balloons dropped from the ceiling inside Manchester Arena at the Ariana Grande concert on Monday night.
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— -- The pink balloons that Ariana Grande fans can be seen gripping following Monday night's attack at Manchester Arena have now become a symbol of joy and hope.

The bubble-gum pink balloons, which were released from the arena's ceiling as the concert was ending, are honoring the 22 victims who were killed by a suicide bomber.

The balloons have also been released at vigils held this week.

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