Red Arrows, royals and street parties: What to look out for on VE Day at 80
Summary
The 80th anniversary of VE Day, which marks the end of World War Two in Europe, is being celebrated with a series of events from 5 to 8 May across the UK. Highlights will include commemorations at the London Cenotaph, a military procession with a flypast, appearances by royalty, street parties, and a poppy art installation at the Tower of London.Key Facts
- VE Day marks the end of World War Two in Europe and was celebrated with huge festivities on 8 May 1945.
- The 80th anniversary of VE Day will include four days of events across the UK from 5 to 8 May.
- London’s Cenotaph will be a place for reflection and will be decorated with Union Flags throughout the remembrance period.
- A military procession involving more than 1,300 armed forces and members of the public will take place on Monday. This includes a flypast of current and vintage military aircraft, like the Voyager transport aircraft and the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows.
- King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to preside over a military parade and host a tea party for war veterans and their families in Buckingham Palace.
- Street parties will be held across the country, and pubs in England and Wales will remain open until late hours for the celebration.
- The Tower of London will showcase an art installation of 30,000 ceramic poppies. This display of flowers was initially part of an artwork commemorating the WW1 centenary.
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