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September 11th - Tenth Anniversary Events in & Around Pittsburgh

9/11 Commemoration Events Near Pittsburgh

By , About.com Guide

In addition to the dedication, commemoration and other special 9/11 events planned at the Flight 93 Memorial in nearby Shanksville, there are also a number of September 11th events planned in Pittsburgh to mark the ten-year anniversary of September 11 and the sacrifice of the heroes of United Flight 93.

September 11 - 10th Anniversary Events

Wings Over Pittsburgh
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: South Park

Pittsburgh's annual free air show hosted by the 911th Airlift Wing of the Air Force Reserve Command pays tribute to the fallen with performances and static displays by the men and women who defend our country's freedom.

Pittsburgh 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Cathedral of Learning

One of many memorial stair climbs going on across the country, this team climb up the Cathedral of Learning raises money for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

September 11 Anniversary Commemoration
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Trinity Cathedral, downtown

Trinity Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh, as the closest Episcopalian / Anglican cathedral to the crash site of Flight 93, is holding a special September 11 memorial service of prayers, hymns, music, and the tolling of church bells.

Remember 9-11 at Soldiers & Sailors
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum

University of Pittsburgh students and Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall host a memorial ceremony for to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and honoring all Pennsylvania military members who have lost their lives in the war on terrorism.

Pittsburgh Pirates First Responders Day
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 1:35
Location: PNC Park

The Pittsburgh Pirates are joining MLB teams across the country to donate free game tickets to local and active first responders. Over 5,000 free tickets are available to this home game on September 11th.

9/11 Heroes Run
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: South Park

Former all-pro Steelers safety Mike Wagner and Congressman Tim Murphy will be on hand for this fun 5K run to honor the fallen by challenging the living. Proceeds go to support local communities that keep us safe.


Also nearby are the official Flight 93 National Memorial Dedication and Commemoration ceremonies September 10-11, 2011.

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