Tribute in Light Returns for 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks

September 6, 2024
Tribute in Light Returns for 23rd Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
  • Families of 9/11 victims will gather at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in Lower Manhattan for a solemn remembrance of the tragic events from 2001.

  • Various events are planned to honor both the victims of the attacks and the first responders who acted heroically during the crisis.

  • During the ceremony, the names of all 2,983 victims from the September 11 attacks, along with six victims from the 1993 bombing, will be read aloud until approximately 12:30 p.m.

  • As dusk falls on September 11, the Tribute in Light will illuminate the Manhattan skyline, symbolizing the fallen Twin Towers.

  • On September 11, 2024, the Tribute in Light will return, commemorating the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

  • The memorial ceremony will commence at 8:46 a.m. with a citywide moment of silence to mark the time when American Airlines Flight 11 struck the north tower.

  • St. Ann’s Annual Interfaith Service will provide a space for locals to pray and reflect on the day while overlooking the Manhattan skyline.

  • The twin beams of light will be visible from the 9/11 Memorial Plaza and will shine until dawn on September 12.

  • The American Veterans Memorial Pier will host a remembrance event featuring speeches from law enforcement and elected officials.

  • Additional landmarks across New York City, including One World Trade Center and the Empire State Building, will participate in the tribute by lighting up in sky blue.

  • On September 10, the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance will hold a candlelighting ceremony for family members and friends of those lost on 9/11.

  • For further details about the 9/11 commemorations, individuals can visit the 9/11 Memorial and Museum's website.

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