Fans of Batman and Adam West filled the streets around City Hall in downtown Los Angeles to pay their respects to the late television star. West passed away on Friday at the age of 88 following a short fight with leukemia, sparking a slew of praise and tributes over the weekend. The tribute was led by L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Department Chief Charlie Beck who were joined by West’s former cast mates, Burt Ward and Lee Meriwether, members of West’s family, and some representatives for DC Comics.
We gather tonight to pay our respects to the original caped crusader, our beloved Adam West. #BrightKnight pic.twitter.com/ocW6aeXIgV
— Mayor Karen Bass (@MayorOfLA) June 16, 2017
#LIVE: "We don't have (Adam West) here physically, but he's her spiritually" – Burt Ward https://t.co/C8nRNwa2wB pic.twitter.com/SK9LlilUAR
— ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) June 16, 2017
The event was scheduled for 9 pm and many fans did their best to get as close as possible to the steps of City Hall for the prime view of the ceremony. But even if that wasn’t the possible, the beauty of the event was the assurance that everybody would have a chance to see the biggest tribute of the night:
One final ovation for Taper alum #AdamWest this evening here in #DTLA! 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/C2qjn2oRp4
— Center Theatre Group (@CTGLA) June 16, 2017
City of LA did something so special to remember the life of Adam West. This was just amazing. pic.twitter.com/AUzMJk9Gur
— Mario G (@Marrriio) June 16, 2017
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LA = GOTHAM CITY #RIPAdamWest @NBCLA pic.twitter.com/mFGtQfeMqi
— Kenny Holmes (@KHOLMESlive) June 16, 2017
#AdamWest, best known for his role in the 1960s Batman television series, is being honored w/a lighting of the Bat-signal from LA City Hall. pic.twitter.com/Brz8t1Ee1i
— Blanca Rubio (@Rubio4Assembly) June 16, 2017
Fans packed in tight to witness the signal lighting, popping up in costume and almost treating the entire thing like a big comic book party. While Meriwether and Ward weren’t in costume, there were plenty of Robins and Catwomen in attendance alongside some Jokers, Riddlers, and Penguins.
This #AdamWest bat signal tribute in downtown LA is bringing out THOUSANDS of fans. #batman pic.twitter.com/IbPSipBz9p
— George Pennacchio (@abc7george) June 16, 2017
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Cosplayers swarmed at Adam West tribute in downtown LA. Crowds chanting adam ! Adam ! pic.twitter.com/T6jmJjtNHj
— cosplay n america (@cosplayamerica) June 16, 2017
The original Batmobile also made an appearance at the event, completing the showcase for many in attendance:
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Original Batmobile arriving in front of LA City Hall for tonight's Bat Signal lighting for Adam West @NBCLA https://t.co/HfZOxCMyhg
— Kenny Holmes (@KHOLMESlive) June 16, 2017
The #Batmobile has arrived at LA City Hall for special "bat signal" event, honoring #AdamWest. Will stream later on https://t.co/VTq0idnzcQ pic.twitter.com/JM6xGJPTus
— George Pennacchio (@abc7george) June 16, 2017
And best of all, fans got the pay tribute and enjoy the moment however they wanted to. If there was a perfect way to say goodbye to Adam West in a way he would’ve enjoyed, L.A. got pretty close on Thursday night.
Cómo resumir un sentimiento en una imagen 😍😍😍 #Batman #AdamWest #BatSignal pic.twitter.com/E6jufOoYpG
— Wally (@WPulero) June 16, 2017
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Los Angeles really showed up for #AdamWest. #MyDayInLA #batsignal pic.twitter.com/sbUa7tKhIM
— Liz Courquet-Lesaulnier (@losangelista) June 16, 2017
Got my Batman Geek on tonite in LA tribute to Adam West. The unparalleled Caped Crusader. pic.twitter.com/n7tPN2RNBV
— Ann Bonitatibus (@TJAnnB) June 16, 2017