By Sara Beth Williams–
A 9/11 memorial ceremony for the 25th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 will be held at Sylvan Cemetery in Citrus Heights on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
The ceremony will begin at 8:15 a.m. and last for 30 minutes, event organizers said in a media release. As in previous years, the memorial will be held in the gazebo near the center of the cemetery. Folding chairs will be provided.
The cemetery has hosted a 9/11 memorial ceremony annually since 2019 to honor those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
The ceremony will feature music and a time of reflection. Prior events have included local elected officials, veterans, and members of the Citrus Heights Police Department.
Sylvan Cemetery is located at 7401 Auburn Blvd. and is known for also holding annual ceremonies during Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
