Flypast and concert for VE Day 80th commemorations
There will be four days of events in May commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
VE Day 80th commemorations revealed – here’s a roundup of what will happen
Eight decades on, the government has unveiled plans spanning four days around May 8. There will also be events held on August 15 to mark the anniversary of VJ Day, when Japan surrendered and the war came to an official day.
Britain to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day with four days of celebrations
The special commemoration of Germany’s surrender to the Allies, celebrated yearly on May 8, will feature a military procession and concert
What we know about VE Day celebrations for 80th anniversary of Second World War ending
VE Day stands for Victory in Europe Day and commemorates the moment when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. On 8 May 1945 the Allied forces formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, a surrender that silenced the guns across the continent after nearly six years of conflict.
VE Day plans revealed: Flypast, concerts and street parties among celebrations for 80th anniversary
Brits have been urged to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day with street parties - as four days of concerts, services and processions were announced.
Street parties to be held to mark VE Day 80th anniversary
The British public is being encouraged to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with street parties. Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender in 1945.
Public urged to celebrate VE Day 80th anniversary with street parties
The British public is being encouraged to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with street parties. Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the day the Allies formally accepted Germany’s surrender in 1945.
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