2011 September 11 Memorial Events in New York City
- 9/11 World Trade Center Run to Remember 2011
The 2nd Annual World Trade Center Run to Remember (WTCRTR) will take place on September 4, 2011 on Governors Island. Each participant can personalize their running bib to identify whom they're running, or walking, to remember. The event organizers encourage all to participate to ensure there's a runner/walker for each person lost on September 11 2001. The WTCRTR is also a fund raising event for several organizations related to September 11.
Sunday, September 4, 2011. 10AM-12:30PM.
Governors Island
Find out how to participate in the 9/11 World Trade Center Run to Remember 2011. - Official World Trade Center Site Memorial Ceremony and Remembrance 2011
The official New York City observance of the tenth anniversary of September 11 will take place at the World Trade Center site on the morning of Sunday, September 11th, 2011. As always, four moments of silence will be observed to commemorate the times when each plane hit and each tower fell, starting at 8:46 a.m.
Family members of those who perished in the attacks are invited to attend the ceremony and call the New York City Mayor's office at 212-442-8953 for more information.
The National 9/11 Memorial will be dedicated on September 11, 2011 in a ceremony for victims’ families. It will open to the public on September 12, 2011, and will welcome visitors who have reserved advance passes.
At sunset, the famous "Tribute in Light" will return to the skies above New York City for the night. The tribute is comprised of 44 7,000-watt xenon light bulbs, arranged into two 48-foot squares inspired by the shape and orientation of the Twin Towers. The illuminated memorial reaches four miles into the sky and is visible from as far as 30 miles away. The two arrays cast the strongest shaft of light ever projected from Earth into the night sky.
Sunday, September 11, 2011. 8:40AM-12:30PM.
Zuccotti Park, Liberty Street between Broadway and Church Streets
Call 212-442-8953 for more information. - September 11 Remembrance at Trinity Church
The historic Trinity Church will host a week of remembrance from September 4 - September 11, 2011. Most activities at Trinity Wall Street will be open to the public and free -- including the traditional all-night vigil and labyrinth walk starting at 6PM on September 10. On September 11, Trinity will host services in St. Paul's Chapel followed by Prayers for Peace and ringing of the Bell of Hope.
Sunday, September 4 through Sunday, September 11, 2011
Trinity Church, Broadway at Wall Street
More Information - The September Concerts
The September Concerts are a series of free concerts held in locations around New York City and around the world to fill the skies with music every September 11th. In 2010, more than 100 concerts were held in New York City. For 2011, concert venues will include Central Park, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Castle Clinton National Monument, Rockefeller Center, Washington Square Park, and many more.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
See listings for all Manhattan concert locations and times - September 11 National Day of Service
In 2009, the U.S. Congress officially designated September 11th as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This year, observe September 11th by helping people in need. Take the MyGoodDeed.com pledge to honor the victims, heroes and volunteers of 9/11 by taking time to help others on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Find 9/11 projects in New York City that need your help
Find out more about the September 11 National Day of Service and the MyGoodDeed campaign - 9/11 World Trade Center Memorial Annual Floating Lanterns Ceremony
The Interfaith Center of New York will present a floating lantern ceremony led by Rev. TK Nakagaki. This ancient custom is a symbolic representation of respecting the lives that have gone before us and also represents a light of hope for peace and harmony. This event is free and open to the public.
Sunday, September 11, 2011. 6-9 PM.
Pier 40 at West Houston Street and the Hudson River
See our special expanded guide for more September 11th 10-year anniversary events and exhibits.
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