VE DAY 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
VE Day in 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Thursday 8 May is Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) – the day the German forces surrendered to the Allied powers.
VE Day is when our nation will unite to celebrate 80 years of peace since the end of World War II in Europe. VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for freedom but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our country ever since.
Nailsea Town Council plans
To commemorate this monumental moment in history Nailsea Town Council are planning to raise the flag at Nailsea Village Green at 9m on 8 May.
In addition, The Holy Trinity Church, on Church Road opposite the Tithe Barn, supported by Nailsea Town Council (NTC) are lighting a Beacon with the gas supplied by NCT on the evening of the 8 May
We are also looking for VE DAY MEMORIES
CAN YOU HELP?
Nailsea Town Councillor Graham Parsons, on behalf of the council, is planning an exhibition in No 65 High Street, Nailsea to commemorate this important VE 80 Anniversary. He is looking for anyone who has photos, memorabilia or personal memories of the day on 8 May 1945 in Nailsea and of any activities that took place 80 years ago in Nailsea on that day. Also, he would be delighted if anyone who holds their family archives might have photographs of the day which they would like to share as he would love to see and exhibit them. The images do not necessarily have to be of Nailsea
If you have any personal memories, photos or memorabilia of the day that you would be happy to share please contact Graham on 01275 855277 or email
National Celebrations
National celebrators will be able to see the Cenotaph draped Union flags, as well as a military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace.
May day also promises an RAF flypast over London.
How else will the UK mark VE Day’s 80th anniversary?
Monday May 5
Union jacks will be draped over the Cenotaph and a military procession will take place from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace.
Street parties will be held across the country on the bank holiday.
Tuesday May 6
The moving display of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London, first installed to mark the centenary of the First World War in 2014, will return to the historic fortress.
Wednesday May 7
A Victory in Europe Day Anniversary Concert will be held in Westminster Hall at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by the Parliament Choir.
Thursday May 8
A service will take place at Westminster Abbey which will serve as both ‘an act of shared remembrance and a celebration of the end of the war’.
A concert will also take place at Horseguards Parade to mark the end of commemorations.
Friday August 15
Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, a service will take place at the National Memorial Arboretum.
The Royal British Legion will partner with the government to honour those who died in the war in the Far East.
Thursday on May 8, there will be a party at Horse Guards Parade showed live on BBC One.