ORLANDO, Fla. – A rainbow emerged during the Pulse remembrance ceremony in Orlando.

A total of 49 people were killed and dozens more were wounded June 12, 2016 Pulse tragedy.

"Just before we read this joint proclamation, it wouldn't be a Pulse remembrance if we didn't have a rainbow," Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said.

On the three-year mark Wednesday, memorials and blood drives took place to honor victims of the mass shooting.

Blood drives will be held the next two weeks across Central Florida to honor the victims. Click here to find a donation center.

The First United Methodist Church rang its bells 49 times at noon, in unison with other churches across the country to honor the victims.