National commemorations and events for VE Day will begin on May 5 (Image: Getty)
National commemorations and events for VE Day will begin on May 5 to mark the historic moment World War 2 ended in Europe. Throughout that week, there will be military processions, street parties, concerts, the Red Arrows flypast and a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous VE Day.
This year, Victory in Europe (VE) Day marks the 80th anniversary of WWII ending on May 8, 1945, when Germany surrendered its military forces to the Allies. Four days of celebrations will be held across the UK, running from May 5-8.
Monday May 5:
When Big Ben strikes 12pm, a recitation of Winston Churchill's famous VE Day speech will be read outside Parliament Square in London.
Following this, a military procession of 1,300 members of the armed forces will march from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace - King Charles and Queen Camilla, as well as the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other officials, will watch the parade.
Then, a flypast of the Red Arrows and some World War Two aircraft will take place. Afterwards, the King and Queen will host a tea party at Buckingham Palace for war veterans.
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The Red Arrows will conduct a flypast on 5 May (Image: Getty)
Elsewhere in the UK, street parties, parades and concerts will be held. In Manchester, the Lord Mayor will welcome veterans before a celebratory ringing of the bells. Blackburn will host an open-air music festival, while Shropshire will be putting on a large-scale VE Day picnic.
In Kent, Winston Churchill's family home will be hosting live music and family activities.
Over in Wales, there will be a street party in the village of Myddfai where those attending will dress in 1940s style clothes and have a sing-along.
Tuesday May 6:
30,000 ceramic poppies will be displayed at the Tower of London. A small part of the poppy installation will be visible to the public for free, with the main installation located inside the Tower’s grounds - this will remain in place until November 11.
Across the UK, historic landmarks will be lit up in the evening.
Wednesday May 7:
A concert will take place in Westminster Hall in central London where the 100-strong UK Parliament choir will perform. This will feature classical music from across Europe and America.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla will host a VE Day tea party for veterans (Image: Getty)
Thursday May 8:
On the actual VE Day anniversary date, a service of thanksgiving will be held at Westminster Abbey, followed by a concert in Horse Guards Parade later that evening.
This will include readings and music, as well as a revival of the classic wartime show, Dad’s Army.
At the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, the Royal British Legion will host a tea party for WWII veterans and their families.
In Northern Ireland, a parade of 80 drummers will march along Church Street in Enniskillen.
Across the UK, pubs will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours so that Brits can celebrate until 1am to mark the occasion.
