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Lubbock’s American Tribute Flag Field Returns for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Lubbock’s American Tribute Flag Field Returns for the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Hundreds of American flags will fill Huneke Park at 4001 82nd Street starting Friday, September 4th, as Prosperity Bank and the City of Lubbock mark the 24th annual American Tribute Flag Field ahead of the September 11th anniversary. The flags go up Friday morning, placed by Prosperity Bank associates and local first responders.

The flags go up Friday morning, placed by Prosperity Bank associates and local first responders. They stay through Friday, September 11th, giving people in Lubbock a full week to stop by and take it in.

The display is free and open to the public the entire time it's up. No ticket, no event, no scheduled ceremony mentioned. Just a park full of flags that has become a recognizable part of how this city marks the anniversary each year.

This is the 24th time the Flag Field has gone up, meaning it started just one year after the attacks themselves.

Common questions

Where and when can I see the 9/11 Tribute Flag Field in Lubbock?

The flag field is at Huneke Park, 4001 82nd Street, from Friday, September 4th through Friday, September 11th. It's free and open to the public the entire time, with no ticket or scheduled event required - just stop by when you can.

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