PHOTOS: 2023 Magic Valley 911 Memorial Flag Walk

Hundreds of Twin Falls area residents attended and participated in the 2023 Magic Valley 911 Memorial Flag Walk. Watching the flag make its trek along the Snake River Canyon walking path to the Twin Falls Visitors Center was both somber and inspiring.

The Flag Walk is one of many events and a precursor to the 911 Memorial that will take place on September 11, 2023, at the Twin Falls Visitors Center. More details about Monday's event are below.

Magic Valley 911 Memorial - Flag Walk 2023

Several hundred people gathered at the Twin Falls Visitors Center on September 10, 2023 to watch the American Flag being carried by a group of 911 Memorial committee members and volunteers, in memory of the fallen. As impressive as the flag is, it's small relative to the flag that will fly across the Snake River Canyon on September 11.

The Flag Walk was held in conjunction with the 4th annual Bands at the Bridge event sponsored by Love Yourself. Love Yourself Inc. is a non-profit organization that spreads hope, awareness, and resources regarding the importance of mental health and suicide awareness.

911 Memorial Event at Twin Falls Visitors Center, September 11, 5:00-8:00 p.m.

Along with an awe-inspiring view of the 11,700 square-foot flag, the Magic Valley 911 Memorial will feature an Air Force flyover, a 21-gun salute, a band, and food vendors. Families are encouraged to attend as we come together as a community, remember those who have fallen, and spread patriotism with our fellow Americans.

The 911 Memorial Flag will continue to fly across the canyon for several days following the event in honor of the various public service branches.

More event details are available at the Magic Valley 911 Memorial website

Magic Valley 911 Memorial Parking Info

The main event starts at 5:00 p.m. on Sept 11, 2023, outside the Twin Falls Visitors Center. The event fills up quickly so you'll want to get there early.

Magic Valley 911 Memorial

Parking is available either in the shops over by Best Buy or west of Blue Lakes at Pet Smart and Dick's Sporting Goods. The Magic Valley Mall parking by the old Shopko can be used for overflow parking as well. It's a close walk to the visitors center from either lot. Accessible parking will be available at the event and those are expected to fill up very fast. If you need assistance, you

can park in either of the parking areas, and volunteer-driven carts will shuttle you to and from the main event.