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.
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Date | September 11th, 2021 - 1:15 PM (UTC) (ongoing) |
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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,[1] the event began at 1:15 PM (UTC)[2], taking place in the New World Trade Center world created by SIXFLAGSUS.
Background
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.[3]
Venues
Golden World Trade Center statue
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).