All of the 9/11 25th anniversary events happening in NYC
Key Points:
- New York City will hold numerous events this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, honoring the 2,977 victims, first responders, and those who have died from related illnesses since.
- Key observances include a wreath-laying ceremony by the NYPD Detectives’ Endowment Association, the dedication of a new NYPD remembrance wall, and the conclusion of the Ride for Resilience cycling journey by firefighters.
- Special events also feature the "Engineering Resilience" forum on rebuilding efforts, a St. Patrick’s Cathedral Mass, the return of a Ground Zero steel memorial piece in the Steel Across America Tour, and the annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony with seven moments of silence.
- The Tribute in Light art installation will illuminate the skyline from Ground Zero Friday night through Saturday morning, accompanied by blue-lit buildings citywide and a live national broadcast.
- Additional commemorations include a Mets-Yankees Subway Series game with tributes, a 9/11 Memorial Concert at Madison Square Garden, and the opening of a 9/11 Memorial & Museum exhibit highlighting 25 years of inspired service and community resilience.