From community service to moments of silence, several ceremonies are planned across Tarrant County to remember those who died during the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
First responders also will be honored at some events in the Fort Worth area. Here’s where you can reflect and commemorate the nearly 3,000 victims lost:
Join several Tarrant cities for 9/11 ceremonies
Six north Tarrant County cities will raise their flags, sing the national anthem, offer brief remarks and host moments of silence on Thursday.
North Richland Hills
When: 7:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall Outdoor Plaza, 4301 City Point Drive, North Richland Hills
Admission: Free
Grapevine
When: 7:40 a.m.
Where: Grapevine Station, 1000 Texan Trail, Grapevine
Admission: Free; watch livestream here
Haltom City
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Central Fire Station, 5525 Haltom Road, Haltom City
Admission: Free
Euless
When: 9 a.m.
Where: 9/11 Memorial, 201 N. Ector Drive, Euless
Admission: Free
Kennedale
When: 9 a.m.
Where: TownCenter Park, 405 Municipal Drive, Kennedale
Admission: Free
Southlake
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Liberty Gardens in Bicentennial Park, 200 Unity Way, Southlake
Admission: Free
Remember the World Trade Center at a Fort Worth museum
Guests are invited to stand at the center of the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s 9/11 Tribute Exhibition. The museum display includes a beam that supported three floors above the center of the impact zone at the World Trade Center’s North Tower. The ceremony will be led by Fort Worth police officer Damon Johnson.
When: 2 p.m. Sept. 11
Where: Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Listen to musicians reflect at ‘American Soldier’ concert
The show will feature a performance by American Soldier as a tribute to Toby Keith’s 9/11 song. All proceeds from the event go to the Arlington Veterans Park Memorial Foundation.
When: 7 p.m., Sept. 11
Where: Levitt Pavilion, 100 W. Abram St., Arlington
Admission: Free
Firefighters, first responders honor victims at ‘2025 Tower Climb’
Participants will climb 110 floors in the Bank of America Tower in homage to the 110 floors of the World Trade Center. A local pipe and drum band will start the ceremony with a rendition of “Amazing Grace” followed by a moment of silence. There will be a designated area for spectators.
When: 8 a.m. Sept. 13
Where: City Center/Bank of America Tower, 301 Commerce St., Fort Worth
Admission: $54 to participate; free for spectators
Roll up sleeves for ‘Day of Service’
Community members are invited to pick up litter to preserve the environment. Throughout the event, participants can create and decorate cards for local first responders.
When: 9-11 a.m. Sept. 13
Where: James McKnight Park East, 700 U.S. Highway 287 North, Mansfield
Admission: Free
Ride through streets at ‘9/11 Memorial Cruise’
Car lovers are invited to make stops at 9/11 memorials across Tarrant County. The cruise starts in north Fort Worth before moving to Grapevine and Watauga.
When: 8 a.m., Sept. 14
Where: Bass Pro Shops, 12901 Cabelas Drive, Fort Worth
Admission: Free
Are we missing a Sept. 11 memorial event?
If you have a Tarrant County ceremony not listed here, email reporter David Moreno at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org with more information.
Reporting fellow Chris Moss contributed reporting.
David Moreno is the arts and culture reporter for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at david.moreno@fortworthreport.org or @davidmreports.
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