RESIDENTS are being urged to ‘save the date’ of May 8 as Kidderminster Town Council announces a special event to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
The event – an evening of Remembrance and celebration – will take place between St Mary and All Saints Church, Churchfields, Kidderminster, from 6.30pm ot 9.30pm.
A full programme of activities will be announced soon with further information being announced in due course.
A Kidderminster Town Council spokesperson said: “We look forward to coming together as a community to reflect on this important milestone in history.”
The event will be 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.
