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VE Day 70th anniversary
Friday 8 May 2015 is the anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking 70 years since the end of the second world war in Europe.
The occasion will be commemorated with events across the UK.
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Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations
A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
![A truck of revellers passing through the Strand, London [Picture: Imperial War Museum HU 41808]](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a37e0bde5274a79051c98c5/s465_VEdaytruck.jpg)
VE Day Beacons
Over 200 beacons will be lit on Friday 8 May to mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
Events map launched for Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations
This online events map tracks events across the UK marking the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
VE Day: events and general information
This page provides general information and lists events taking place throughout the 3-day weekend marking the 70th anniversary of VE Day.
![Ground crew on a RAF Bomber Command station in Britain return the V-sign to a neighbouring searchlight crew . Silhouetted is the nose of a Lancaster. [Picture: Imperial War Museum CH 15165]](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a37dddbe5274a79051c93ac/s465_VEDay_bombers.jpg)