9/11 Remembrance Events happening in Central Florida 2026
- Alastair Mac
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Central Florida will mark the 25th anniversary of September 11 with local remembrance ceremonies and special events.
A quarter of a century after the September 11, 2001 attacks, the day that changed our nation forever, millions of people throughout the nation will commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Here in Orlando and throughout Central Florida, remembrance events will commemorate those that were lost, as together the community honors the bravery, compassion, and unity that we witnessed back in 2001.
9/11 Remembrance Events 2026
September 9 - 12
Visit this impactful exhibit of unforgettable memorabilia as the City of Winter Garden remember the heros whose lives were sacrificed on 9/11/2001 and invited the community to remember and honor all first responders. Taking place at Winter Garden City Hall with free admission, the exhibit includes The exhibit includes artifacts, video footage, photos, personal accounts of survivors, survivors’ families, and first responders, together with personal accounts and memories from Winter Garden First Responders, and others who serve in public safety and the military.
September 11
On Friday, September 11, 2026, the Orlando Fire Department will hold its annual September 11 Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony to recognize and honor the 404 first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice 25 years ago. As part of the ceremony, OFD firefighters will pay tribute and memorialize New York City Fire Department Firefighters including Michael J. Arriaga, the crew at FDNY Firehouse 10, and the numerous first responders who lost their lives since due to exposure of toxic chemicals and debris. The speakers will also discuss the lasting impact September 11 has had on the fire service at Fire Station 1. Fire personnel will light 404 candles to commemorate all the first responders who perished that day; 343 red candles to honor the firefighters, 60 blue candles to honor the law enforcement officers, New York Police Department and Port Authority and one white candle for FDNY Chaplain Fr. Mychal Judge. Twenty-five fire hats will be laid to commemorate the each year since the attack.
September 11
The Orlando VA Healthcare System (OVAHCS) will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, in the first-floor canteen lobby of the Orlando VA Medical Center located at 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ceremony will honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost that day, recognize the courage and sacrifice of first responders, and pay tribute to the service members and Veterans who answered the nation's call in the years that followed. The keynote speaker will be Steve Dailey, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former New York City Police Department officer. Dailey enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1984 and joined the NYPD in 1992, where he served as an undercover officer in the Organized Crime Control Bureau. At the ceremony, he will share a first-hand account of his role in recovery efforts on the day the Twin Towers fell. The ceremony is open to Veterans, their families, VA employees, and members of the community.
September 11
25 years later, we climb in their honor. Join the Lake Nona community on Friday, September 11 for the 9/11 Stair Climb, a tribute to the firefighters and first responders who answered the call. Whether you’re climbing for the first time or returning again this year, every step matters. In recognition of the 25th anniversary, participants will climb 110 flights of stairs through 22 laps of the parking garage route, totaling approximately 3.2 miles, to honor their bravery, sacrifice and legacy.
September 11
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the events of September 11, 2001, The Bach Festival Choir, in partnership with Rollins College and the City of Winter Park, will present “A 25th Anniversary Remembrance” on Friday, Sept. 11, at 6 pm in Knowles Memorial Chapel on the Rollins College campus. The community event will feature remarks from Brooke Barnett, president of Rollins College, and Sheila DeCiccio, mayor of Winter Park will be in attendance. The Winter Park Police Department Honor Guard will also participate in the ceremony. Billy Collins, former U.S. Poet Laureate, will read his poem “The Names,” commissioned for a joint session of Congress in September 2002 as a tribute to those who lost their lives. The program will conclude with a performance of Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem by the Rollins College Choir, Bach Festival Choir, and Bach Festival Orchestra. The public is invited to attend.
September 11
25 Years Later, We Remember Together Join the City of Clermont as our community gathers to honor the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Together with Clermont Fire, Clermont Police and Parks & Recreation, we will remember those we lost, honor those who served and hear the powerful stories of members of our own community who were directly involved in and forever impacted by that day. This free community remembrance is open to all. Light refreshments will be provided by the Guy Fieri Foundation.
September 11
On Friday, September 11, 2026, at 8:30 am, in front of Apopka City Hall, the Apopka Fire and Police Departments will host a Memorial Service to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. The flag will be lowered to half-staff as the city remembers 9/11/2001.
September 11
Join Seminole County, the Sanford Police Department, Sanford Fire Department, Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, and Seminole County Fire Department to pay tribute to the lives lost and the incredible heroism shown on September 11, 2001. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Patriot Day. The Sanford and Seminole County community is invited to join local first responders and leaders at Veterans Memorial Park for a solemn morning of reflection, honor, and unity.
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