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Various cities across Orange County are hosting ceremonies to honor the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001. Laguna Beach, Yorba Linda, Mission Viejo, and others will hold solemn tributes including speeches, performances, and community gatherings. These events aim to foster remembrance and unity while paying homage to the bravery of first responders and those affected by this tragedy. Community members are encouraged to participate either in person or virtually, reflecting on the lasting impact of the day.
Laguna Beach will hold a solemn ceremony at Monument Point in Heisler Park on September 11, 2025, beginning at 8:30 AM, to honor the lives lost and the heroes of September 11, 2001. The event features participation from public safety personnel, city officials, and community members and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes. A highlight of the ceremony includes an annual Bell Ringing Ceremony, which serves as a poignant tribute. The ceremony will also be live-streamed on Facebook, allowing those unable to attend in person to participate virtually.
At Yorba Linda, a commemorative event is scheduled at the Nixon Presidential Library from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This significant gathering will include remarks from local leaders such as Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes and OCFA Chief Brian Fennessy, as well as a tribute from retired Lt. Colonel USMC Grant Williams. Participants can look forward to special performances by the OCFA Pipes and Drums, the Villa Park High School Band, the Orange High School Chamber Singers, and the OC Master Chorale. Online registration is available for this event.
In Mission Viejo, the newly opened Fire Station 24 at 25862 Marguerite Parkway will host a Patriot Day Ceremony from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Attendees can enjoy light refreshments while honoring the memory of those affected by the tragic events of 9/11. The event emphasizes a spirit of service and remembrance within the community.
Rancho Santa Margarita will hold a Patriot Day Commemoration at Civic Plaza, located at 22112 El Paseo, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. This gathering aims to unite community members in remembrance of the lives lost and the heroes remembered from the events of 9/11.
The city of Huntington Beach plans its annual Patriot Day Ceremony at Pier Plaza from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. The event, hosted in partnership with American Legion Post 133, will include a moment of silence, remarks from city officials, and a rifle salute performed by the police department’s honor guard, paying respects to the fallen.
In the city of Orange, a community memorial ceremony organized by the Orange Elks Lodge 1475 will take place at City Hall at 6:30 PM. The event will feature speakers and performances from the El Modena High choir, as well as bagpipe music and a color guard presentation by Orange High’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (MCJROTC).
Lastly, on Saturday, September 13, San Ana will host a unique event called “2,200 Steps” at Fairhaven Memorial Park starting at 9:00 AM. This event offers participants a chance to walk a path that honors the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11. The path symbolizes the flights of stairs that rescuers ascended in the World Trade Towers, and the event will be enhanced by speakers and tributes throughout the morning.
Across Orange County, these solemn ceremonies serve as a reminder of the significance of September 11, 2001, paying homage to those who perished and recognizing the bravery of first responders and ordinary citizens who rose in the face of adversity. These events aim to foster community bonding and reflection while honoring the enduring legacy of those impacted by the tragedy of 9/11.
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