Patriot Day events in observance of 9/11 in Columbus

A date we will never forget – September 11, 2001.

Patriot Day is observed on September 11 of each year in memory of the 2,977 people killed in the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and aboard United Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

On Patriot Day, the flag of the United States is flown at half-staff at the White House and on all U.S. government buildings throughout the world. 

Americans are also encouraged to display flags and take a moment of silence to correspond with the attacks, beginning at 8:46 a.m. This is the time the first plane, American Airlines Flight 11, struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Patriot Day is not a federal holiday; schools and businesses remain open. Memorial ceremonies for the 2,977 victims are held throughout many communities. Find a list of Patriot Day, September 11 observances and remembrance ceremonies around Columbus below. 

Flags for 9-11 on Capitol Square

September 10 – September 16, 2024. On Tuesday, September 10, there is a short program at 5 pm to commemorate the anniversary of the attacks of 9/1. After the program, volunteers from across central Ohio will install the 2,977 flags that comprise the memorial.

The flags represent the 2,977 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and United Airlines Flight 93.

When seen from above, the design represents the World Trade Center towers, with a space in the shape of the Pentagon and an open strip representing the field in Pennsylvania.

The memorial is open to the public from 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 10 until 12 p.m. Monday, September 16, 2024 on the West Lawn of the Ohio Statehouse. Details here.

National Veterans Memorial and Museum Patriot Day Ceremony

September 11, 2024. The Museum will commemorate the Anniversary of September 11, 2001, during the Patriot Day Ceremony at 10:30 am. Details here.

Patriot Day and more at National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Patriot Day Car Show with Empty Pockets Cruisers 

TBA, 11 am – 3 pm
Hilliard Community Center 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr Hilliard, OH 43026
Registration: $10, Spectators Free
All makes, models & years welcome 100 Dash Plaques & 50 Awards, Most Patriotic Door Prizes, Food Trucks & Music
Details here

Hilliard Remembrance Ceremony at First Responders Park

September 11, 2024. Join Hilliard Division of Police and Norwich Township Fire each Sept. 11 at First Responders Park as we remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks that claimed nearly 3,000 lives in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania.

Details here.

Worthington Patriot Day

September 11, 2024. The community of Worthington commemorates the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks for Patriot Day, at noon. Its a great opportunity to honor and recognize first responders, volunteers, and those who protect our safety and freedoms with Leasure-Blackston American Legion Post 239. 

The week before September 11, volunteers will be placing 2,977 small American Flags on the Village Green, as a reminder to never forget the lives lost on September 11, 2001, recognize first responders, and raise awareness of the annual September 11th ceremony on the Village Green.

Worthington Village Green, Northwest Quadrant, Worthington, OH 43085

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony with Marysville Fire Division

September 11, 2024, 9:50 am. Held rain or shine. Decker Fire Station, 16300 County Home Rd, Marysville, OH 43040. See event page. 

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