News Release
September 3, 2009
Concord tribute to 9/11 and public safety personnel
On Thursday, Sept. 10, the program for Concord's Music and Market event in Todos Santos Plaza will include a tribute to the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.
At 6:30 p.m., the Mt. Diablo High School ROTC Color Guard will present the colors, followed by a salute to local safety personnel, including Concord police officers and Contra Costa County firefighters. Emcee Jim Ocean will perform the song "New York State of Mind."
After the salute, the band Barely Manilow, will take the stage. The Farmers' Market is in the plaza from 4 to 8 p.m.
Todos Santos Plaza is located in downtown Concord on Willow Pass Road between Mt. Diablo and Grant streets. Free parking is available in two municipal garages. The Grant Street Garage entrance is on Salvio Street between Grant and Colfax streets. The Todos Santos Parking Center entrance is on Salvio Street between Galindo and Mt. Diablo streets.
For more information about downtown events, visit www.concordfirst.org or call the hotline at (925) 671-3464.
Contacts
Leslye Asera, Community Relations Manager, (925) 671-3272
lasera@ci.concord.ca.us