The Royal British Legion is calling on the nation to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) with a weekend of celebrations from the May 8-10.
Communities are being asked to come together and place the Second World War generation at the heart of the party.
Community celebrations will reflect the national events taking place in London where Second World War veterans have been invited to attend as the nation’s VIPs.
On Sunday May 10, there will a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey, followed by a parade from the Abbey to Horse Guards Parade and into St James’s Park, where the Legion will host a lunch reception for the veterans.
Communities across the UK are being encouraged to organise or take part in celebrations which recognise and salute an extraordinary generation who played such an important part in our history. The Legion is working in partnership with the Government to mark the anniversary and hopes that community halls, public spaces and homes will be decked with bunting and playing music to recreate the celebrations of 70 years ago.
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