The Woodlands to host Patriot Day, First Responders Day

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department will host two ceremonies in remembrance of 9/11 and in honor of first responders on Saturday, September 11, 2021. The community is invited to attend both events.

The Patriot Day of Remembrance will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Central Fire Station, 9951 Grogan’s Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The ceremony will include a Presentation of Colors by The Woodlands Fire Department Honor Guard along with a reading of The Fireman’s Prayer and The Ringing of the Bell in honor of fallen firefighters. Fallen first responders will be honored to commemorate 20 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

First Responders Day in The Woodlands will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. at Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The Woodlands Township will honor and thank first responders with a community-wide event featuring a Presentation of Colors, guest speakers, live music, food vendors and more.

Those planning to attend the event should practice social distancing, refrain from gathering in large groups and continue to follow all guidelines established by the CDC. Face coverings are optional.

For the most up-to-date information on the day of the event, including weather updates or postponement of any kind, please follow The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Facebook page at www.facebook.com/townshipparksandrec. For more information on The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department events, please call 281-210-3800 or visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/parksandrecreation.