Here’s where you can observe the 21st anniversary of 9/11 in Kansas City

It’s been 21 years since the terrorists attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, left nearly 3,000 Americans dead. The tragic event is now etched into the collective memory of many Kansas Citians, and each year there are efforts in the city to memorialize those who lost their lives.

This year is no different. Many continue to mourn for their family members, friends and first responders who lost their lives due to the attacks. Of the thousands of people who lost their lives in New York City, Washington D.C. or Shanksville, Pennsylvania, six people had significant ties to Kansas City, KSHB reported.

Here’s a list of 9/11 ceremonies and events that you can attend this weekend, if you are interested in paying your respects or if you would like to be in community with others who are observing the anniversary.

9/11 Memorial Ceremony in Overland Park

The Overland Park Fire and Police Department will have its own ceremony to honor 9/11 on Sunday from 7:30 until 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the 9/11 Memorial in Overland Park at the Overland Park Fire Training Center at 12401 Hemlock St. in Overland Park. The ceremony will also be live streamed on Youtube. If you can’t make the event, you can also check out the 9/11 Spotlights, which will be lit on the night of Sept. 10 and 11. The two lights are pointed skyward and symbolize the Twin Towers that were attacked in New York. To learn more visit here.

The Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

The Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb will have its opening ceremony at 8:10 a.m. at the Town Pavilion at 1111 Main St. Kansas City area fire fighters will come together to climb 110 story stair climb in remembrance of the 343 New York firefighters who died in 9/11 and the intense climb they took on 21 years ago to save others.

The climb will start after the opening ceremony at 9:00 a.m. Later in the day, there will be reception at the County Road Ice House in the Power and Light District, where guests can buy discounted beer and enjoy Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. To learn more visit the Kansas City 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Facebook page.

Lee Greenwood to sing ‘God Bless the USA’

Before the start of the Kansas Speedway NASCAR Race on Sunday, singer-songwriter Lee Greenwood will commemorate the day of remembrance by singing “God Bless the USA.” The race starts at 2:00 p.m. and Greenwood will perform shortly before it kicks off. There will also be a 28-foot-wide memorial made of military dog tags and shaped as an American flag to honor veterans who have died.

Country singer Craig Morgan will also perform a pre-race concert to honor veterans and service members and their families. To learn more about tickets to the race and the pre-race festivities, visit here.