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Manchester's 25th Homecoming Celebration Remembers 9/11

Saturday night, Manchester celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Homecoming Festival as residents take time to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.

Carlos Restrepo, Neighbor
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Saturday night, at Manchester's Homecoming Festival, the city's mayor David Willson and board of aldermen honored the city's 25th Annual Homecoming, by performing a choreographed routine including singing and dancing.

Shortly after the ceremony, Willson, accompanied by city leaders, read a proclamation honoring the memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11. Willson reminded residents about the Manchester Wreath Laying Ceremony, which will take place at 8:46 a.m. (the time the first plane hit the Twin Towers) on Sunday at the off Henry Avenue. At that time, a proclamation and an American flag with the names of all the 9/11 victims will be laid at the memorial.

Also Saturday night, State Senator Jane Cunningham recognized Manchester's as Manchester's Business of the Year.

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Check out the ceremony and the entire day of events in the above slideshow.

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