[Archived] City of Alexandria Hosts 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The City of Alexandria invites the public to a ceremony to mark the 15^th anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The hour-long event, to be held on Saturday, September 10, at 5 p.m. in Market Square (301 King St.), will pay tribute to those who responded without fear, acted without hesitation, and gave their lives to save others.

The ceremony will feature remarks from Mayor Allison Silberberg and representatives from the Alexandria Police Department, Fire Department, and Sheriff’s Office. The tribute will include the “Return to Quarters” bell-ringing ceremony and musical performances by the award-winning Alexandria Harmonizers and the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums. The program is free and will be held rain or shine.

For more information, please contact the Office of Special Events at 703.746.5418, or call the Special Events Hotline at 703.746.5592.

For media inquiries, contact Andrea Blackford, Senior Communications Officer, at andrea.blackford@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3959.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Cheryl Lawrence, Special Events Director, at cheryl.lawrence@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.5418, Virginia Relay 711.

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