9/11 Anniversary Events

Monday, September 11
Commemorative Observance
At 9:15 a.m., Arlington County will hold a commemorative observance in the Arlington County Justice Center Courtyard (1425 N. Courthouse Road). Led by Arlington County Chairman Chris Zimmerman, the event will honor Arlington emergency responders and those lost at the Pentagon. The program will include an honor guard and the singing of the national anthem. At 9:37 a.m., the time the plane struck the Pentagon, those gathered will observe a moment of silence and a bell will toll 184 times, once for each victim.

Other notable events:

Friday, September 8–Sunday, September 10
First Responders Cup: A Girls Fast-Pitch Tournament
Held in Virginia Highlands Park (1600 S. Hayes St.), the First Responders Cup softball tournament brings together girls’ fast-pitch teams from Virginia, Pennsylvania and New York City — the areas directly affected by the 9/11 attacks. Tournament proceeds will benefit Pentagon Disaster Relief charities. Check the tournament lineup.

Saturday, September 9
5th Annual Police, Fire and Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5K Race
This annual 5K will kick off at 6 p.m. Beginning and ending in Crystal City, the course will take runners past the Pentagon. Proceeds will support public safety and military organizations. Enter the race.

Sunday, September 10
Rattle the Runway Ride
At 10 a.m., about 2,000 motorcyclists will depart the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center at Dulles International Airport for a commemorative Rattle the Runway ride along I-66 to the Pentagon North Parking Lot. Join the pack.

Sunday, September 10
America Supports You Freedom Walk
At 7:30 p.m., the Department of Defense will host this commemorative walk to honor both 9/11 victims and our military service members. The walk will lead from the National Mall to the Pentagon, followed by a concert and light display. Support the troops.

Monday, September 11
Flags Across Arlington
On this fifth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, residents are encouraged to display American flags in remembrance of all victims.

Monday, September 11
Tour De Force
A group of law enforcement officers from around the country will wrap up the annual “Tour De Force” bike ride at the Pentagon with a memorial observance at 2 p.m. in the nearby LBJ Grove.  Learn more.

Monday, September 11
Live Radio Broadcast
Between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m., 30 radio stations will broadcast live from the Pentagon Center Court (check your local radio listings).

Monday, September 11
Multi-Faith Service
Survivors of the Pentagon attack are invited to attend a multi-faith service between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Pentagon auditorium.

Thursday, September 14
Remember and Honor: Five Years After September 11
At 7:30 p.m. on, the Arlington Public Library and Master Chorale of Washington, D.C., will present this musical tribute featuring the Arlington Philharmonic. The concert will be held in the auditorium at Kenmore Middle School (200 S. Carlin Springs Road). Get more info.

Throughout September

Many local activities are keyed to The September Project, an international effort that encourages community members to gather in their local libraries on September 11 to discuss world affairs. Throughout the month, the Arlington Central Library (1015 N. Quincy St.) will present an art exhibit that commemorates the events of September 11, 2001. The library’s Virginia Room will showcase pictures and letters that schoolchildren sent to the Arlington County Fire Department following 9/11.

To learn more about these and other events, including film screenings and lectures, visit Arlington County’s 9/11 events page.