VE Day Beacon Lighting Ceremonies in Lancashire

Join the party in a shared moment of celebration as the country celebrates VE Day!

On Thursday 8^th May at 9:30pm over one thousand beacons of light will shine throughout the country to celebrate the 80^th anniversary of the allied victory in Europe. The lighting of beacons is a long tradition of celebrating, with beacons now being used as a symbol of unity and a central point for outdoor gatherings and celebrations.

Peoples, families and communities of the great nation will be coming together to unite and celebrate this special day. VE Day 80 is not only a tribute to those who fought for the freedom we all enjoy today, but also a powerful reminder of the resilience and unity that have defined our lives ever since.

We’ve put a list of some of the places across Lancashire where you can expect to see a beacon lighting ceremony this VE Day but for further information about VE Day events please see here

• Preston Flag Market
• Lancaster Castle
• The Mount, Fleetwood
• Darwen Tower
• Astley Park war memorial
• Fairhaven Lake
• Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall  
• Clitheroe Castle
• Morecambe Stone Jetty – (between The Midland Hotel and the RNLI station.)
• Singing Ringing Tree, Crown Point, Burnley.