ve day 75
4-10 May 2020
Join us for a packed programme of activities and events from across the globe to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, 4-10 May 2020.
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the grand orange lodge of ireland
ve day programme
Heritage at Home - Launch of 'Service and Sacrifice' - the Orange Contribution to World War II Online
Click here to access
Celebrate the Victory - Commemorate the Sacrifice
4th May
11AM - Two-Minute Silences
2.45PM - VE Day Special Tribute BBC 1
Click here to access on BBC iPlayer
3PM - Join the whole Nation in raising a glass or cup of tea to our Nation's heroes
4-6PM - Ulster Bands Forum Live on Facebook Live & YouTube
Local bands including WWII themed music.
Click here to access on Facebook - Click here to access on YouTube
6PM - 'We'll Meet Again' for VE Day 75 with Katherine Jenkins
Streamed online, live from the Royal Albert Hall
Click here to access it here on our page via YouTube
7-9PM - The Most Westerly Virtual Celebration of VE Day 2020
Gary Wilson presents a Facebook Live Event celebrating VE 75 Day live from County Fermanagh
Click here to access via Facebook
8PM - VE Day 75 Special - BBC 1
Click here to access on BBC iPlayer
9PM - VE Day Message from HM Queen Elizabeth II
followed by UK-wide sing-along of Dame Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again'
Click here to access on BBC iPlayer
Plan at 'at-home VE Party'
Time to host your own single-household VE Party including 'Afternoon Tea' or a BBQ
You can dress up for the occasion
Soundtrack for your Party - Songs and Music that Inspired a Nation
Click here to access the Playlist on YouTube
3PM - Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland VE Thanksgiving Service
Join together with Sisters and Brethren as our VE weekend celebrations and commemorations draw to a close with a Service of Thanksgiving, broadcast live on Facebook and YouTube, conducted by our Grand Chaplains.
Click here to watch live on Facebook or here to watch live on YouTube
The Imperial War Museum also has a great online article entitled 'What You Need to Know About VE Day' which you can access HERE
The National Memorial Arboretum also has a fantastic VE Day 75 Anniversary Tour - click HERE to visit