2026 City Center Memorial Tower Climb

City Center Security & City Center Management are hosting a tower climb in honor of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

During the City Center climb, participants will climb or walk in the stairwells of the Bank of America Tower. Here they will climb to level 30 three times, then on the fourth time up they will stop on level 20, which following this plan is the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. There will be various tributes to memorialize the fallen first responders including a local Pipes & Drum Band initiating the opening ceremony, a dedicated moment of silence recognizing the timeline that unfolded on September 11, 2001, and each of today’s heroes – our local first responders – will carry a name and photo of a hero who responded to the World Trade Centers.

Please note: This event is open to First Responders only (Fire/Police/EMS, etc.).

Additional Event Details:

There will be an opening ceremony beginning at 8:15 am.

Please arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to allow time to check in and participate in the ceremony prior to the climb.

Registration will open at 6:30 am at the base of the Bank of America Tower.

GROUP PHOTO: will be taken in front of the large 9/11 Quilt (quilt made with all the individuals photos who died in the attacks) at 8:00 sharp. An annoucement will be made by the event MC to help gather everyone together for the photo.

NOTE: Participants will be divided into two groups for the climb - North and South - as this will indicate which stairway each participant will climb. The lanyards worn will also indicate which stairway you're assigned to. Volunteers will be available to assist with questions about the climb.

A full list of event FAQs is available below or on our website: https://citycenterfw.com/9-11-memorial-tower-climb/

Info: 6:30 am: Participant Check in Opens
7:50 am: Gather for Group Photo of ALL Climbers
8:15 am: Opening Ceremony Begins
8:30-8:40 am: Climb begins
8:46 am: Moment of Silence – North Tower hit by Flight 11, Pipe & Drums play Amazing Grace
9:03 am: Moment of Silence – South Tower Hit by Flight 175
9:37 am: Moment of Silence – Pentagon hit by Flight 77
9:59 am: Moment of Silence – South Tower Collapses
10:03 am: Moment of Silence – Flight 93 Crashes in Shanksville, PA
10:28 am: Moment of Silence – North Tower Collapses
11:15 - 2:00 pm: Climb is complete (NOTE: we will stay until all climbers have finished the climb)

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