Fort Wayne, Ind. (WPTA21) -- Leaders with the City of Fort Wayne want to join a growing trend of the COVID-19 era.

At 7 p.m., the city is asking residents to step outside and wave at your neighbors -- from a safe distance.

In a statement, City of Fort Wayne spokesperson John Perlich said " Now is the time to look after one another – even from a safe distance. Fort Wayne is joining a nationwide movement to encourage residents to step outside and wave to your neighbor every night at 7 p.m. #FortWayneTogether"

Other cities such as Grand Rapids, Michigan and Sandusky, Ohio recently joined in on the nightly waving movement.