Commemorate VE Day 80 in Lisburn

Town Crier Proclamation and Flag Raising Ceremony

Lagan Valley Island, 9.00am

The Town Crier will deliver the official VE Day 80 Proclamation.

The Mayor and Deputy Lord Lieutenant will raise the unique VE Day 80 flag in remembrance.

Royal British Legion wreath laying ceremony

Lisburn War Memorial, Castle Street, 10.00am

The Royal British Legion is hosting a wreath laying service at Lisburn War Memorial to commemorate VE-Day 80.

VE Day Themed Tea Dance

Market Square, 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Enjoy a lively afternoon of 1940s music and dancing – everyone welcome.

VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting Ceremony

Castle Gardens, 8:15pm to 9:30pm

Watch our VE Day 80 parade leave Market Square at 8.15pm and make its way to Castle Gardens via Castle Street, arriving at approx. 8.30pm. There, the Band of the Royal Irish Regiment will lead a beating retreat from 8.45pm to 9.15pm. At 9:30pm, our VE Day 80 beacon will be lit in unison with the national program, honouring the sacrifices made for peace and freedom.

Let’s honour the past and celebrate peace together.

For more information go to: www.lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk/ve-day-80