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9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies In North Texas

Communities across North Texas to honor the victims and first responders
Marlenys Guzmán Castaños
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Nearly a quarter century later, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, remain a defining moment in American memory. And for our team, the memory is personal — a few years ago, one of our writers, originally from New York, shared a firsthand account of witnessing the attacks, a reminder of how deeply those moments still resonate.

As the anniversary approaches, communities across North Texas will gather to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who rushed toward danger, and the resilience that followed. These remembrance ceremonies serve as solemn tributes to the day’s events and underscore the strength and unity that emerged in its aftermath. 

McKinney

Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park, 300 W. Louisiana Street | Sept. 5-12, 2025 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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A weeklong remembrance turns Dr. Glenn Mitchell Memorial Park into a place of reflection with nearly 3,000 flags honoring the lives lost on 9/11. Visitors can walk a self-guided timeline that shares the day’s events and the bravery of first responders, making space for quiet remembrance. Families are encouraged to take photos and share them with #NEVERFORGET as a collective tribute.

9/11 Heroes Run

Towne Lake Park in McKinney | Sept. 7, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.
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Running shoes, rucks and even a good walking pace all count at the 9/11 Heroes Run 5K, an annual event that honors the lives lost on September 11 and those who served in the years that followed. Open to all ages and fitness levels, the race doubles as a living tribute, carrying forward the promise to “never forget.” Participants can join in person or take part virtually throughout the month, making it more about community spirit than finish times.

Celina

Downtown Celina and The Square | Sept. 11, 2025 | 8 a.m.
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A morning of remembrance will take place in Celina’s Downtown Square, where the community gathers to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The ceremony, led by the Celina American Legion Post 145, pays tribute to fallen heroes, first responders and all who served in the days that followed. It’s a solemn occasion to reflect, remember, and stand together in resilience.

Frisco

Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Parkway | Sept. 11, 2025 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
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A solemn gathering takes place at Freedom Meadow in Warren Sports Complex, where the community pauses to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The remembrance features the Frisco Fire and Police Honor Guards, offering a moment of reflection and tribute to resilience, service and unity.

Prosper

9/11 Memorial Ceremony: 911 Safety Way | Sept. 11, 2025 | 9-10 a.m.
Blood Drive: 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Patriotism takes center stage at Prosper’s Central Fire Station, where the community comes together for a 9/11 remembrance honoring lives lost and those who served. Alongside the ceremony, a mobile memorial featuring a recovered beam from the World Trade Center invites reflection, while Carter BloodCare will host an all-day blood drive with commemorative shirts for donors.

Grapevine

9-11 Memorial, 1000 Texan Trail | Sept. 11, 2025 | 7:40 - 8:30 a.m.
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Grapevine’s annual 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony offers a moment to pause and reflect on the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the attacks. The morning event includes a live program in person, with a livestream available for those who prefer to join virtually. Limited parking is expected, making the online option a thoughtful way to be part of the tribute from anywhere.

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