Commemorating VE Day

Edition: July 2025

The communty gathered in Horsham's Carfax on 8 May to mark the Victory in Europe Day 80th anniversary in Horsham.

VE Day beacon lighting
VE Day band

We marked the Victory in Europe Day 80th anniversary in Horsham town centre in partnership with the Horsham Branch of the Royal British Legion on Thursday 8 May. Events included a Ringing out for Peace at St Mary’s Church, and a musical performance from the Sussex Band of The Royal British Legion.

VE Day crowd

The event also incuded support from local businesses and market operators who joined us to offer food and drink into the evening.

We marked the close of the event with a ceremony and beacon lighting.

We also offered grants to community groups, neighbourhood councils and parish councils to help them celebrate on the May bank holiday weekend.

Looking ahead

Look out for our August Museum Late where we will be marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. The Museum will be open until 8pm with live entertainment of vintage 50s and 60s hits from singer Lianna Hayes. Find out more at: www.horshammuseum.org/events.

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