09/08/2026
BACK THE BLUE NEVADA COUNTY & AMERICAN LEGION POST 130
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Collaborate for Special 9/11 25th Anniversary Event & Commemoration Ride
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PATRIOT DAY • FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
4:00 PM • PATRIOT’S POINT AT McKNIGHT CROSSING
101 W. McKnight Way • Grass Valley, CA 95949
https://mcknightcrossing.net/patriots-point/ (History of Patriots Point)
Back the Blue Nevada County and American Legion Post 130 will come together on Patriot Day, Friday, September 11, 2026, for a special 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony and Ride.
The community is invited to join us as we remember and honor the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001, and express our gratitude to the first responders, emergency personnel and members of the United States Armed Forces—past and present—who have served and sacrificed for our nation and communities.
# # # COMMEMORATION CEREMONY • 4:00 PM
The ceremony at Patriot’s Point is scheduled to include a flyover, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance, National Anthem, American Legion Post 130 Honor Guard, Taps performed by a bugler, 21-gun salute and a moment of silence.
At approximately 4:30 PM, participants will depart Patriot’s Point for the 9/11 25th Anniversary Commemoration Ride, with American, military and first responder flags proudly displayed.
The ride will travel through downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City and is planned to include participation from local fire, law enforcement and emergency service agencies.
All street-legal vehicle types are welcome to participate. All traffic laws must be observed throughout the ride. Printed route directions will be distributed to participants before departure.
# # # FREE • FAMILY-FRIENDLY • OPEN TO EVERYONE
This is a free community event, and everyone is welcome. Please help spread the word and invite your family, friends, neighbors, veterans, first responders and community members.
Extra American flags will be available for participants who need them.
# # # QUESTIONS & RSVP
Bethany Denkers
(530) 557-0867
[email protected]