CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The City of Corpus Christi will pay tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001, through a series of memorial events organized by various public safety entities. These events, which are open to the public, offer a solemn opportunity to remember and honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on that tragic day.
23rd Anniversary September 11th Memorial Walk
Join the Corpus Christi community in a 5.65-mile walk to honor and remember the first responders who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Art Museum of South Texas Parking Lot in front of American Bank Center, 1902 North Shoreline Boulevard
Schedule:
Check-in: 7:00 a.m. – 7:46 a.m.
Memorial Begins: 7:46 a.m. (corresponding with the time the first plane hit the North Tower at 8:46 a.m. EST)
Walk Begins: 8:03 a.m. (corresponding with the time the second plane hit the South Tower at 9:03 a.m. EST)
Fifth Annual 9/11 Memorial Workout
This workout event, dedicated to first responders, military personnel, and JROTC members, includes a stair climb and moments of silence to honor those who perished.
Whataburger Field, 734 East Port Avenue
Schedule:
Gates Open: 7:30 a.m.
Presentation of Colors and National Anthem: 8:00 a.m.
Stair Climb: Immediately following the National Anthem
Moments of Silence: 8:59 a.m. and 9:28 a.m.
Public Workout Access: 10:00 a.m.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Please join the Corpus Christi Fire Department, Corpus Christi Police Department, and the Port of Corpus Christi Police Department as they commemorate the fallen heroes of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.
Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park, 222 South Shoreline Boulevard
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 9:00 a.m.