On Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 8:00 AM, the City of Mahattan Beach will host a ceremony to commemorate the ten year anniversary of September 11, 2001. The community is invited to join City Officials, Police and Fire personnel, and City Staff to remember and reflect on the events of that day. 

The ceremony will take place on the corner of 15th Street and Valley Drive, in front of the 9-11 Memorial and a reception will immediately follow.

Invited to participate are the Manhattan Beach Middle School Madrigal Singers and String Ensemble, a bagpiper, as well as the Manhattan Beach Police Department and Manhattan Beach Fire Department Honor Guard.

Public parking will be available in surrounding area parking lots in addition to street parking. However, the Civic Center parking lot (on 15th Street) will be closed for event participants and disabled parking. Seating will be available for those with special needs. In addition, traffic in the area may be affected by this event.

For more information, please contact Officer Stephanie Martin (310) 802-5186 or download the Press Release (PDF) or Memorial Flyer (PDF).