Baltimore City Leaders to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of 9/11 at Baltimore World Trade Center (Fri, Sept 11th at 8:30 AM)
Baltimore City leaders, emergency personnel, and community members will gather tomorrow morning at the Inner Harbor to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, honoring the victims, survivors, first responders, and families impacted by the attacks.
Event Details
* What: 9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial Service and Wreath-Laying Ceremony.
* When: Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:15 AM.
* Where: World Trade Center Baltimore, 401 E. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.
Program Highlights
* Memorial & Reflection: A formal gathering dedicated to commemorating the lives lost across the nation 25 years ago, including the 69 Marylanders who died during the attacks.
* Wreath-Laying Ceremony: A concluding ceremony paying tribute to first responders, victims, and their families.
* Art & Musical Performances: Featuring musical performances by Janie (Baltimore Urban Inspirational Collective) and artwork from photographer/artist Anthony Whitaker (*Memory Through Art: “Steel Standing”*).
Scheduled Speakers & Community Participants
* Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council President
* John David Merrill, Chief of Staff, Baltimore City Mayor’s Office
* James Wallace, Fire Chief, Baltimore City Fire Department
* Avery Thurman, Chaplain, Baltimore City Fire Department
* Khalilah Yancey, Deputy Chief, Baltimore City Fire Department
* Brian Nadeau, Deputy Commissioner, Baltimore City Police Department
* Robyn Murphy, CEO, Create Baltimore
* Pastor Donald Wright, Mt. Ararat Baptist Church
For press inquiries or additional information, contact the Mayor's Office of Communications at press@baltimorecity.gov or view the official City of Baltimore Media Advisory.
