NYC to Remember 9/11: What to Expect on the 23rd Anniversary

NYC Honors the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11

New York City prepares to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks, remembering the nearly 3,000 lives lost and those who have succumbed to 9/11-related illnesses.

The solemn ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in Lower Manhattan will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11th. The commemoration will include a poignant reading of victims' names, moments of silence, and the solemn tolling of bells marking the timeline of the attacks.

Key Moments of the Ceremony:

• 8:46 a.m.: The first moment of silence will mark the time when hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
• Subsequent moments of silence: The ceremony will observe similar pauses for the other attacks, culminating in the fall of the towers.

Livestream and Attendance:

The plaza will be closed to the public during the ceremony, but the event will be streamed live here. NY1 will also broadcast the ceremony live.

Honoring 9/11-Related Illnesses:

At 2:30 p.m., a separate moment of silence will be held to honor those who have fallen ill or passed away due to 9/11-related illnesses or injuries.

Presidential Presence:

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are expected to visit the site on Wednesday.

Tribute in Light:

At dusk, the iconic Tribute in Light will illuminate the sky, featuring two beams of blue light reaching up to four miles high. These beams mark the location where the Twin Towers once stood. The lights will remain on until dawn on Thursday.

This solemn day will be a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity as New York City honors the lives lost and the resilience of its people.