Events/Blockate's Memorial Day 2021

NOTE: The event is ongoing! This page will often be updated to reflect the current situation as the event progresses.

Blockate's Memorial Day 2021
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Golden World Trade Center statue
Date	September 11th, 2021 - 1:15 PM (UTC) (ongoing)
Effect	Commemorated the 20th anniverseray since the 9/11 tragedy
Worlds Involved	*New World Trade Center (scheduled)
Users Involved	*SIXFLAGSUS

Blockate's Memorial Day 2021 is a ongoing event dedicated to commemorating the 20th anniverseray of the 9/11 event. First mentioned and scheduled by SIXFLAGSUS, the event began at 1:15 PM (UTC), taking place in the New World Trade Center world created by SIXFLAGSUS.

Background

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Text on 2 WTC, 3 WTC and 4 WTC during the Memorial Day 2021 event

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Thank You, USA text

Preparations were being done in the New World Trade Center world with some special features added such as the Golden statue of World Trade Center, a speech hall, the World Trade Exhibition as well as text on WTC buildings and at the road.

Later that day, the venues for the events were setup.

Venues

Golden World Trade Center statue

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Golden World Trade Center statue next to the speech hall

The Golden World Trade Center statue was built to commemorate the 20 years since 9/11 event. It has a sign placed saying 2001-2021 (also the same text is at the 2 WTC building). Near the statue is the speech hall and a tombstone shape memorial plaque.

9/11 Memorial Museum

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Blue lights at the 9/11 Memorial Museum

The 9/11 Memorial Museum has been decorated with blue lights on top of it's roof. It will serve as part of the exhibition for the visitors the Memorial Day 2021 event. The museum is the game's main feature built back in 2019 which has a underground museum located near the Memorial pool site.

Speech hall

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Speech hall before the event

Players will attend a speech about 9/11 memorial at the newly built speech hall which has 20 seats and a maximum capacity of up to 50 players. The hall has the main deck with the planted flag of the United States above it. The deck will be used for performing the speech.

Memorial Park

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Memorial Park normally

The Memorial Park is the main feature of the New World Trade Center world. It will serve as the largest venue which contains all the venues in it's range. Players will be able to freely explore the park during the Memorial Day 2021 event.

Golden ball

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Specially decorated Golden Ball

The Golden ball was a fountain of the former World Trade Center. It's remain after the 9/11 had been relocated from the Memorial Park. The Golden ball has been decorated with lights and the flag of the United States.

World Trade Exhibition

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World Trade Exhibition inside the 2 WFC building

World Trade Exhibition is specially included in the WFC building and will be part of the Memorial Day 2021 event when players explore the WFC complex. The exhibition contains the 2D WTC statue, statues of the date, the Golden Ark and a replica of One WTC.

Custom text

Throughout the map, large neon text has been added to highlight the 20th anniverseray. The text ranges from 2001-2021 to Remember, Never Forget and even Thank You, USA!

Overview

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SIXFLAGSUS, before the speech.

At 1:15 PM (UTC), SIXFLAGSUS held a memorial speech for the lost victims of 9/11 event. During the speech, the National Anthem of USA played. The speech ended at 1:28 PM (UTC).