VE Day 80
Come to Lisburn to commemorate VE Day 80
On Thursday, 8th May, Lisburn will host a day of celebratory events to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. Join us as we honour and remember those who sacrificed so much for peace and freedom eight decades ago.
Programme of events
Please note this is a provisional calendar and further dates and details will be made available closer to the time.
VE Day 80 Small Grant Fund
A small grants fund has been set up to support community-led VE-Day 80 initiatives with a maximum of £700 available for each group.
8am
Town Crier
Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum
From the historic balcony of the Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum, the Town Crier will deliver the VE Day 80 Proclamation.
9am
Flag Raising
Lagan Valley Island
Join the Mayor and Deputy Lord Lieutenant as they raise the unique VE Day 80 Flag, uniting the nation in remembering the sacrifices made by so many, many millions throughout WWII.
2pm to 4pm
VE Day Themed Tea Dance
Market Square
Everyone is welcome as Market Square will be filled with music and dancing from the 1940s at a VE Day themed tea dance.
6.30pm to 9.30pm
VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting Ceremony
Castle Gardens
Mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lisburn with a parade through the city and a beating retreat in Castle Gardens. At 9:30pm, join us as beacons are lit in unison with the national program, honouring the sacrifices made for peace and freedom.
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Bespoke flowerbeds
A series of specially designed flowerbeds to celebrate VE Day 80 will be planted up across the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.
City centre screening
A screening of original footage by British Pathé of VE Day will be shown in the city centre.