Where to attend 9/11 remembrance events around the Seattle area

Communities across the Puget Sound region will come together Friday to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, with remembrance ceremonies planned throughout western Washington.

Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, including 343 New York City firefighters and 71 law enforcement officers.

Here's a look at some of the events happening around the region.

In Seattle, the fire and police departments have several events planned throughout the day, beginning with a flag raising at the Space Needle from 8 to 8:15 a.m.

From 8:46 to 9 a.m., Seattle fire stations will read aloud the names of the 343 FDNY firefighters who died in the attacks and hold a moment of silence. Community members are welcome to attend the ceremonies at their neighborhood fire stations.

Seattle firefighters will then participate in a meal-packing event at the Lumen Event Center from 9 to 11 a.m. as part of the National Day of Service.

The city's main public remembrance ceremony will take place from noon to 12:30 p.m. at the 9/11 Memorial Garden near Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center.

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins and Interim Police Chief Andre Sayles are scheduled to give remarks. The ceremony will also include musical performances and a moment of silence at 12:25 p.m.

Redmond will hold a remembrance ceremony outside City Hall beginning at 8:30 a.m.

The event will include an honor guard presentation, a moment of silence, and remarks from Mayor Angela Birney, Police Chief Darrell Lowe, and Fire Chief Adrian Sheppard.

Eastside Fire & Rescue will hold a remembrance ceremony from 8 to 8:30 a.m. at Station 73, located at 1280 NE Park Drive.

The ceremony will include music from the Seattle Pipes and Drums, an honor guard, and remarks from Eastside Fire & Rescue Chief Will Aho, Issaquah Police Chief Stephen Mylett, Mayor Mark Mullet and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier.

A section of concrete from the World Trade Center will be on display, and the ceremony will conclude with a moment of silence.

Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue and the Monroe Police Department will hold a ceremony from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Monroe City Hall Flag Plaza, located at 806 W. Main St.

Flags will be lowered during the ceremony, which will also feature a performance by the Snohomish County Firefighters Pipes & Drums.

The event will honor those killed in the attacks as well as the first responders who lost their lives.

Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One will hold an hour-long remembrance ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. at the department's headquarters, located at 10222 Bujacich Road NW.

Fire Chief Dennis Doan and Gig Harbor Police Chief Trey Federici are expected to speak. A fire service honor guard will also participate, along with bagpipes.

The ceremony will take place rain or shine.

West Pierce Fire & Rescue will hold a remembrance ceremony from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Reflection Park outside Station 31, located at 3631 Drexler Drive W.

The ceremony will include speakers from West Pierce Fire & Rescue, IAFF Local 1488, and the cities of University Place and Lakewood.

Reflection Park includes a piece of steel from the World Trade Center that was brought to Washington by West Pierce firefighters in 2012. The park also features the “Weeping Wall,” which has 403 etched grooves representing fallen firefighters, paramedics and police officers.

A free 9/11 remembrance event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Everett Civic Auditorium, located at 2415 Colby Ave.

The third annual Monumental Talks event, titled “The Visible and Invisible Cost of Freedom,” will honor first responders and veterans.

Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine will serve as master of ceremonies. The event is open to the public, and no tickets or registration are required.

The city of Seattle has also directed U.S. flags at city facilities to be flown at half-staff Friday in recognition of Patriot Day and in remembrance of those killed in the attacks.