VE DAY 80 Events in Peacehaven

VE Day 80: How The Nation Will Remember Fallen Heroes And Celebrate The Peace After Six Years Of War

On Thursday 8th May 2025, the nation will come together to remember the millions that paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting and securing the freedom we all enjoy today.

From early morning when the sun rises to evening as night descends, church bells will ring out, special flags will be flown, town criers will proclaim the victory, the haunting sound of bagpipes will fill the air and, in a final gesture of homage, beacons and Lamp Lights of Peace will be lit to signify the light that emerged from the darkness of war.

In Peacehaven, our Town Councillors, members of the Peacehaven & Telscombe Branch of the Royal British Legion and two of the Deputy Lieutenants of East Sussex will be joining thousands of others wanting to remember and pay tribute to the brave men and women who took part in WWII, not only from our country but other countries that fought side by side with us during the dreadful dark days of the war.

Peacehaven Town Mayor Cllr. Deborah Donovan says, "Playing a part in paying tribute is truly humbling and a significant honour andI encourage all residents of Peacehaven to join us at our morning event, Together We Stand or at the Beacon Lighting and Tribute in the evening, or indeed both"

Event Details:

8.30am (for 8.55 start) Together We Stand
This event will feature the Proclamation read by Peacehaven's Town Crier, the raising of the VE Day 80 Flag, an Act of Remembrance, along with readings and poems

9pm Beacon Lighting & Tribute (Beacon Lighting at 9.30pm)
We will be joined by Rising Stars Singing, a local community group for children and young people aged 6-20.

Events will take place at the Peacehaven War Memorial, in Meridian Park, Meridian Way, Peacehaven.