Overview
- Petit, now 74, performed the walk at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City.
- The event marked the 50th anniversary of his original 1974 crossing between the twin towers.
- The performance featured musical accompaniment by Grammy-nominated artists.
- Petit aimed to celebrate the legacy of the World Trade Center rather than its tragic end.
- New York City proclaimed the day as Philippe Petit Day in honor of his achievement.