Patriot Day Ceremony

This is a Community Event organized by the Apex American Legion Post 124. What does this mean?

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Apex Service Memorial, corner of Saunders St. and N Salem St.
9:30 am

For more information, visit the Apex Legion website.

Patriot Day Ceremony is an event organized by the American Legion Post 124, where members of Apex public safety, Town Council, and other community members share words and reflect on the tragic events of September 11, 2001. 

Know Before You Go: 

  • View the downtown parking map for walkable parking locations. 
  • This is a rain or shine event. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will move to Apex Fire Station 1 (210 N Salem Street). 
  • Road closures (9 am - 11 am): Salem Street from Chatham Street to Center Street; Saunders Street from Commerce Street to Salem Street.
  • GoApex Route 1 will operate on an alternative schedule during this event due to the Salem Street closure.
  • Town staff may be on site during the festival taking photos/video of festival events and attendees.



What is the difference between a Community Event and a Town-Organized Event?


Community Events 
This is an event that a non-profit organization runs, pays for, and plans. Town of Apex staff provides an event location (Town Hall Campus, Salem Street, etc.), along with staff from public safety, public works and other departments, as necessary.

Town-Organized Events
This is an event that the Town of Apex creates, pays for, and plans. Town of Apex staff manages the programming, including activities, logistics, and vendors. This is sometimes referred to as a “Town Owned Event”.