It’s hard to believe it’s been 24 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks that forever changed us all. Events will be held throughout New Jersey on Thursday in remembrance and in honor of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Atlantic County
Atlantic City: ACNJ Saracini-O’Neill Atlantic City 9/11 Memorial, Jackson Avenue and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Thursday, 10 am
The ceremony will include the Sandpipers Pipes & Drums of Atlantic County providing traditional patriotic songs, a 40-ton patriotic-themed sand sculpture by artist John Gowdy, Last Salute’s three-round Civil War cannon valley, and Last Salute’s memorial flag presentation.
Margate City: Margate City Fire Department, Fire Station 1, Washington and Ventnor avenues
Thursday, 9 am sharp
The service will include a prayer by local clergy, musical tributes, and comments by local dignitaries.
Bergen County
Leonia: Bergen County 9/11 Monument, Overpeck County Park, Henry Hoebel Area, 50-54 Fort Lee Rd.
Thursday, 4 pm
Honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Cape May County
Ocean City: Location TBD
Thursday, 6 pm
“A Day to Remember” will include music, prayer and reflections.
The Wildwoods
North Wildwood: 15th Street Fire Station, 15th and Central avenues
Thursday, 8:40 am
Downtown Wildwood: Byrne Plaza, 3400 Pacific Ave.
Thursday, 1 pm
Wildwood Crest: Alameno Park, New Jersey and Miami avenues
Thursday, 5:30 pm
Cumberland County
Millville: Riverfront Park, Buck and Main streets
Thursday, 6:30 pm
Remember the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, while also honoring everyday heroes like firefighters, police officers and rescue personnel.
Essex County
West Orange: Essex County Eagle Rock Reservation
Thursday, 8 am
A solemn ceremony will mark the 24th anniversary of the attacks. A livestream will be available.
Hudson County
Bayonne: Harbor View Park
Thursday, 7 pm
This service will include a candlelight vigil.
Jersey City: 9/11 Memorial, Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, Grand Street
Thursday, 8:30 am
Solemn music will be provided by New Jersey Symphony.
Jersey City: Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery and Atrium of the HCCC Gabert Library at Hudson County Community College, Jersey City
Thursday 2-3:30 pm
Keynote speaker is Anthony L. Romano, chairperson of the Hudson County Board of Commissioners. All members of the public who wish to pay their respects can visit the college memorial in the courtyard starting at 9 am.
Mercer County
Hamilton Twp.: Veterans Park, Memorial Grove (Klockner Road Entrance)
Thursday, 10 am
Honor and remember the fallen, in addition to the first responders, volunteers and regular people who came together to help those in need in 2001.
Hopewell Valley: Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Penning Rd., Titusville
Saturday, September 6, at 11 am
Bring your own chairs for the service. Lunch will be provided.
Princeton: Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, 2 Mt. Lucas Rd.
Thursday, 12 pm
Members of the squad will fly a 20×30 American flag under the new tower truck.
Princeton: 9/11 Memorial Garden between Nassau Hall and Chancellor Green
Thursday, 12:30 pm
The annual 9/11 Service of Remembrance will remember the 14 Princetonians who tragically lost their lives that day in 2001. Prayers and readings will be offered by religious leaders from a variety of traditions. Ryan Ruskin, president of the Alumni Association and chair of the Alumni Council, will read the names. Nancy Lu will toll the bell.
Robbinsville: Memorial site on Lake Drive and Hutchinson Road in Town Center
Thursday, 10 am
The Robbinsville Professional Firefighters Association will help commemorate the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. There will be the traditional wreath laying ceremony in memory of Robbinsville resident Pamela Gaff – an insurance broker for Aon Corp. on the 102nd floor of the south tower at the World Trade Center – who was killed on that fateful day.
West Windsor: Memorial Twin Ponds, Ronald R. Rogers Arboretum, Clarksville and Princeton-Hightstown roads
Thursday, 7 pm
Attend the September 11th Memorial Ceremony.
Middlesex County
East Windsor: 9/11 Memorial, Municipal Building, 16 Lanning Blvd.
Thursday, 5 pm
The public is encouraged to remember and honor the anniversary of Sept. 11. The ceremony will include participation by many community groups.
Monroe Twp.: Memorial Tree Park, Prospect Plains Road
Thursday, 8:46 am
The mayor and Township Council will lead a ceremony to commemorate those who lost their lives and those whose lives were forever changed in 2001.
North Brunswick: September 11 Memorial, Hermann Road
Thursday, 6:30 pm
Township officials will join members of the September 11 Committee and emergency services personnel to lay wreaths of reflection in memory of the events that took place in 2001.
Monmouth County
Atlantic Highlands: Mount Mitchill Scenic Overlook
Thursday, 8 am
Monmouth County’s 9/11 Memorial has three symbolic components: a timeline walkway to recollect the day’s events; a stone base carved with the names, ages and hometowns of the county residents who lost their lives; and an eagle sculpture with a beam from one of the fallen towers. All are welcome to honor the 147 Monmouth County men and women who were killed that day. The site will remain open for extended hours until 11 pm from September 11-13.
Colts Neck: Town Hall Memorial Garden, Veterans Way
Thursday, 6 pm
Reflect and remember the lives that were taken and the heroic sacrifice of our first responders at this event.
Freehold Borough: Freehold Borough Hall, 30 Mechanic St.
Thursday, 8:15 am
Join members of the borough and local emergency service departments for a commemoration of the attack on America.
Manalapan: Township 9/11 Memorial, in front of Town Hall, 120 Route 522
Thursday, 6:30 pm
A candlelight ceremony will remember the heroes, volunteers and victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Middletown: Middletown WTC Memorial Gardens, 36 Church St.
Thursday, 7 pm
There will be a moment of silence and wreath tribute to honor Middletown friends and neighbors lost in the World Trade Center attack – Middletown had the largest number of people lost that day, after NYC residents.
Other Commemorative Events:
NJ FMBA Fallen Heroes 5K
Bar Anticipation, Lake Como (Belmar)
Saturday, September 6 at 9 am
Choose a 5K or 1-mile run, and your little ones can join the Kids’ Race. Stay for the post-race BBQ. The event supports the families of the fallen heroes from 9/11.
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Challenge
Retro Fitness locations in Bayville, Clark, Mt. Olive (Hackettstown), Fair Lawn, Whippany, Lacey Twp., Toms River, Tuckerton, Jersey City
Thursday, September 11 at 9 am and 6 pm
In partnership with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the event will honor the bravery and sacrifice of first responders, service members, and civilians while raising funds to support mortgage-free homes for Gold Star families and veterans. At the Bayville location only, climb 110 flights to symbolize the height of the two WTC towers during two hour-long “110 Strong” classes; then, stay for samples of healthy snacks, smoothies and raffles.
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Wildwoods Convention Center
Sunday, September 14 at 9 am
Climb 110 stories to honor the fallen who made the ultimate sacrifice on 9/11.
If you can’t make it to a ceremony, you can visit one of these 9/11 memorials across the state to pay your respects.
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