This Saturday, September 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers in New York City. September 11th is sometimes known informally as Patriot Day.
This year, there are Remembrance events scattered around metro Atlanta. Many will be available to stream live as they happen.
Our list is by no means complete, but we’ll keep adding to it as we find events.
If you don’t see a service or ceremony near you, we urge you to check hyper-local sources for nearby events. This could include the website for your local city or county government, your Next Door group, etc.
You may also be interested in:
- The Dragon Con Parade in downtown Atlanta
- The Piedmont Park Arts Festival
- The Summer Shade Festival in Grant Park
- Doggy Con Pageant & Costume Contest in Woodruff Park
- Marietta Art in the Park Festival on Labor Day Weekend
- Atlanta Jazz Festival in Piedmont Park
9/11 Remembrance Events
City of Norcross
Betty Mauldin Park in downtown Norcross
The event will begin at 8:20 a.m., and will include a ringing of the bell at 8:45 a.m. to mark the time the first tower was hit. There will be a bagpiper, and the mayor will speak. Park in the lower-level parking lot at City Hall.
Decatur
Ebster Park Pavilion, located at West Trinity Place and Electric Avenue
This is an interfaith ceremony, hosted by several local churches at this outdoor venue. It starts at 11 a.m. Masks are required. Social distancing at the site is possible and encouraged. Hand sanitizers and extra masks will be available. The event will be held in person and can also be viewed via Facebook Live.
Alpharetta
Town Green in downtown Alpharetta
The remembrance ceremony begins at 8:15 a.m. with musical selections. There will be an Honor Guard, invocation, recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, and singing of the National Anthem. After observing a moment of silence, city officials will deliver brief remarks.
Gwinnett County
Downtown Lawrenceville
Starting at 8:30 a.m. outdoors in the front parking lot of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, near the Fallen Heroes Memorial. The address is 75 Langley Dr. in Lawrenceville. You can also watch on Facebook Live.
Tucker / Dekalb County
Dekalb County Public Safety Complex, in Tucker
Please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. for the ceremony, which begins at 8:46 sharp. Music, a moment of silence, and a laying of the wreath. The facility is located at 1960 West Exchange Place, Tucker, GA 30084.
Fox5 News has a list of Remembrance Ceremonies as well.
More upcoming fall events:
Monday, September 6, 2021
Atlanta Jazz Festival
11:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Piedmont Park
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Thursday, September 9, 2021
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Friday, September 10, 2021
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Atlanta Balloon Glow (price is per vehicle)
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $20.00 | Sam Smith Park (Cartersville)
Saturday, September 11, 2021
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
British Car Fayre and "boot sale"
10:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Norcross
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Tucker Cruise In car show
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Main Street in downtown Tucker
Atlanta Balloon Glow (price is per vehicle)
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $20.00 | Sam Smith Park (Cartersville)
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Atlanta Balloon Glow (price is per vehicle)
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $20.00 | Sam Smith Park (Cartersville)
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Friday, September 17, 2021
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
LIVE in the DTL concert series - with food trucks
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Lawrenceville
Saturday, September 18, 2021
Buckhead Fine Arts Festival
12:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Buckhead Village shopping district
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Peachtree Corners Festival on June 9 & 10 + Yacht Rock Schooner Concert on June 8, 2018
10:00 am to 9:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Corners Town Green
Fall Festival at Creekwater Alpaca Farm
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | Creekwater Alpaca Farm (Snellville)
Woodstock Concert Series
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Cherokee Amphitheatre (Woodstock)
Sunday, September 19, 2021
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Fall Festival at Creekwater Alpaca Farm
11:00 am to 4:00 pm | $10.00-15.00 | Creekwater Alpaca Farm (Snellville)
Buckhead Fine Arts Festival
11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Buckhead Village shopping district
Peachtree Corners Festival
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Peachtree Corners Town Green
Dunwoody Community Bike Ride
3:45 pm to 5:00 pm | FREE | Meet at Village Burger in Dunwoody
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Thursday, September 23, 2021
North Georgia State Fair
Discounted | Jim R. Miller Park (Marietta)
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Friday, September 24, 2021
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
North Georgia State Fair
Discounted | Jim R. Miller Park (Marietta)
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Atlanta Greek Festival DRIVE-THRU ONLY food service
11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
Saturday, September 25, 2021
Sweet Auburn Music Fest
12:00 am to 11:59 am
Buford Corn Maze - click for daily hours
$0-16.00 | Buford Corn Maze
North Georgia State Fair
Discounted | Jim R. Miller Park (Marietta)
Alpharetta Art in the Park
9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Brooke Street Park (Alpharetta)
Butterfly tour
10:00 am to 4:30 pm | $0-8.00 | Dahlonega Butterfly Farm
Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Festival
10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE
Virginia-Highland Summerfest
10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Virginia Avenue
Atlanta Greek Festival DRIVE-THRU ONLY food service
11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation
West Ponce Music Stroll
1:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Decatur
Woodstock Concert Series
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Cherokee Amphitheatre (Woodstock)
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