Tempe Healing Field returns for 25th Anniversary of 9/11
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Chandler’s "Celebration of America" will feature themed events throughout 2026. One of the main components of the celebration will be a citywide display of “27 Flags: Our History Through the Stars and Stripes.” This display will represent the evolution of our nation’s flag, with historical facts curated by the Chandler Museum team to accompany each flag.
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This year marks 25 years since the Twin Towers were attacked in New York with thousands losing their lives and millions being affected in the aftermath.
The Tempe Healing Field is returning beginning Sept. 10, with set up beginning at 5:30 a.m. and lasting through the weekend until Sept. 14.
Schedule of events:
Thursday, September 10th – 9/11 Healing Field Volunteer Standing Up the Field of Flags – Tempe Town Lake Beach Park
5:30 a.m.
Friday Sept 11, 2026 – 9/11 Healing Field Sunrise Memorial – Tempe Town Lake Beach Park
5:46-1st Tower Strike – Pipe Band, Honor Guard, Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance; Invocation
6:02-2nd Tower Strike – Taps, Keynote remarks
6:30-Reading of the Names of the Fallen
Friday Sept 11, 2026 – 9/11 Healing Field EVENING MEMORIAL & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL – Tempe Town Lake Beach Park
7:00 p.m.- Pipe Band, Honor Guard, Presentation of Colors, National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance; Invocation, Taps
7:30 p.m.-Begin Reading of the Names of the Fallen
Saturday Sept 12, 2026 – Freedom Concert – Tempe Town Lake Beach Park
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Monday Sept 14, 2026 – Volunteer Stand Down the Flags
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