On May 8th, 2025, the final day of VE Day 80th Anniversary celebrations includes lighting Beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace at 9:30pm. North Lanarkshire Council will host public events, including a flag-raising at Strathclyde Park. Nationwide commemorations honor WWII veterans with parades, memorials, and services at key locations.
With Public Gatherings cancelled due to the Covid19, people are celebrating VE day today from their own homes. Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 1945 saw Britain and its Allies formally accept Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender after almost six years of war. Despite the horrific toll on soldiers and their families, spontaneous celebrations […]