September 11th marks an incredibly difficult time in our city’s history, but “Tribute in Light” is New York’s way of commemorating those we lost and honoring our city’s strength in the face of adversity.
The public art installation was first presented six months after the 2001 attacks and has become an annual tradition. Every year since 2001, from dusk to dawn, the twin beams emanate from the roof of the Battery Parking Garage south of the 9/11 Memorial.
Plenty of other locations — not only throughout the city, but the state as well — join the commemorative efforts to prove we’re all united during this somber event.
Landmarks participating in “Tribute in Light”
In addition to the Memorial, over 30 landmarks across the state are lighting up in honor of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Several locations include:
- One World Trade Center
- The Oculus
- Bank of America
- New York City Hall
- The Empire State Building
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
- Rockefeller Center
- Javits Center
- Barclays Investment Bank
- North Esplanade Battery Park City
- New-York Historical Society
- New York Comedy Club
- The Phoenix at Deno’s Wonder Wheel Park in Coney Island
- Niagara Falls
- The Radio Hotel
- JFK Air Traffic Control Tower
- LGA West Parking Garage Façade
- Yonkers City Hall
Artists John Bennett, Gustavo Boneverdi, Richard Nash Gould, Julian LaVerdiere, Paul Myoda, and lighting consultant Paul Marantz were the first ones to create the installation over 20 years ago. But to preserve “Tribute In Light” as an annual effort, other teams have gotten involved.
This installation is presented by conEdison and with the support of I Love New York, a registered trademark and service mark of the New York State Department of Economic Development.
The anniversary is a difficult one, but New Yorkers are standing together to pay their respects to those we lost years ago. Learn more about “Tribute in Light” on the 9/11 Memorial & Museum website.