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VE Day 80
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2PJ
Opening Times
| Season (8 May 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:30 | - 21:30 |
About us
Join Plymouth in commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE) Day with a spectacular celebration on Plymouth Hoe.
The day begins at 10.30am with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a Full Parade of Standards and a Royal Navy Guard, which includes a gun fire from the Royal Citadel.
Entertainment starts from 11.30am and runs until 5pm, with picnic benches, stalls, entertainment, and Commonwealth Wargraves Tours and vintage vehicles.
As the evening unfolds, an exciting concert will begin from 5.30pm.The day culminates with a Sunset Guard ceremony and the lighting of the Beacon at 8.40pm, a poignant moment to reflect on the significance of VE Day.
Evening Concert Programme:
5.45pm - 6.45pm | Sultans of The Swing Band
7pm - 8.15pm | Dave Hankin Big Band
8.55pm - 9.15pm | Dave Hankin Big Band Encore
Thank you to partners Babcock and PL1 Events for supporting VE Day 80.
Other VE Day events in Plymouth
Check out the other events that are happening in Plymouth to commemorate VE Day 80.
Remembering Victory VE Day 80 at The Box
Plymouth's award winning museum, The Box, will be hosting special pop-up display to commemorate the occasion. The display is open on Saturday 10 May and will include images from the archives and selected items from the costume collection including their 'Dig for Victory' dress.
Find out more about Remembering Victory VE Day 80 at The Box
VE Day 80 Commemoration at Central Library
Step back in time and honour the end of World War II with a day filled with history, music and community spirit at Plymouth's Central Library to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.
There will be historical displays, sound clips and oral histories (kindly provided by The Box) including peoples war time experiences playing in the library throughout the day.
Find out more about VE Day 80 Commemoration at Central Library
VE Day Commemoration at Mount Edgcumbe
Head to Mount Edgcumbe on Thursday 8 May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The ceremony will take place at Barn Pool.
Arrival from 10.30am. The event commences at 10.45am, with a 2 minute silence at 11am marked by the firing of field artillery.
VE Day 80 at Plymouth Market
On Thursday 8 May, head to Plymouth Market for special VE day deals, 1940’s music and a large screen showing historical coverage.
Street Parties
Plymouth City Council waived fees for street parties meaning that the community could celebrate the occasion across Plymouth.
The following road closures are in place for street parties across the city, they include:
48-69 Linketty Lane | 2.30pm-9pm on Saturday 10 May
3-36 Pinewood Close | 2pm-7pm on Saturday 10 May
1-47 Barn Park Road | 10am-5pm on Saturday 10 May
16-88 Hotham Place | 8am-8pm on Saturday 10 May
26-59 Compton Avenue | 12pm-6pm on Sunday 11 May
