25 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, first responders and community members across the Coastal Bend will come together Friday to honor the thousands of lives lost and remember the sacrifices made that day.

One local tradition returns to Whataburger Field with the seventh annual 9/11 Memorial Workout, hosted by U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi and presented by LyondellBasell.

The event honors those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, through a stair climb inside the stadium.

A private stair climb for local military members and first responders begins at 8 a.m., with participants encouraged to arrive at 7:30 a.m. The presentation of colors and national anthem will take place before the climb.

Moments of silence are also scheduled for 8:59 a.m. and 9:28 a.m.

The event later opens to the general public. The Corpus Christi Hooks say gates open to the public at 9:30 a.m., with the city’s schedule listing public workout access beginning at 10 a.m.

Participation is free. Donations will be accepted, with proceeds benefiting local first responder groups.

The workout is one of several events planned across the Coastal Bend to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

Other Sept. 11 events include:

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony — Corpus Christi

The Corpus Christi Fire Department, Corpus Christi Police Department and Port of Corpus Christi Police Department will hold a remembrance ceremony at Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral St.

The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. and will honor the fallen heroes of the attacks on the World Trade Center.

25th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony — Kingsville

The city of Kingsville will hold a commemorative ceremony honoring first responders at Javelina Stadium at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1355 N. Armstrong St.

The ceremony begins at 9 a.m.

Memorial Stair Climb — Del Mar College

Corpus Christi firefighters and Fire Chief Brandon Wade will honor the 343 firefighters who died responding to the World Trade Center attacks with a memorial stair climb at Del Mar College’s Windward Campus, 4101 Old Brownsville Road.

The climb begins at 10:45 a.m.

Participants can complete the entire climb, walk as much as they are able or attend simply to observe. Water will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own hydration.

9/11 Memorial Concert — Kingsville

Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s School of Music will hold a memorial concert marking the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11 at the Dr. Steven H. Tallant Music Building.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend.

Events continuing Sept. 12

Remembrance events continue Saturday in other parts of the Coastal Bend.

VFW Post 9170 will hold a memorial stair climb at Veterans Memorial Stadium at A.C. Jones High School in Beeville beginning at 7 a.m. Participants will climb 2,220 steps, representing 110 flights.

Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson will also host a 9/11 Memorial Ride beginning at 10 a.m. Riders will travel from the dealership on South Padre Island Drive to the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery before returning to the dealership.

The events are among several opportunities across the region for residents to honor the victims, first responders and families forever impacted by Sept. 11, 2001.