AN AFTERNOON and evening of Remembrance, commemoration and celebration will be held in Stourport to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
The VE80 event will take place at Lickhill Memorial Park, Lickhill Road, from 3.30pm on May 8.
As well as local food vendors and bouncy castles, there will be live performances, including The Swingettes at 9.30pm.
And there will be a special lighting of the beacon in the park to mark the milestone occasion.
The event is organised by Stourport Town Council and supported by Wyre Forest District Council.
What is VE Day?
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, came on May 8, 1945, and was the day when Nazi Germany formally surrendered to the Allied forces, effectively ending the Second World War in Europe.
This victory was the result of years of intense conflict, with the Allies- the United Kingdom, supported by America, the Soviet Union, and France – fighting against German forces.
This year, May 8, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the defeat of fascism and the restoration of peace.
VE Day remains a significant moment in history, remembered with ceremonies, parades, and reflections on the war’s immense toll.
