VE Day 80th Anniversary in Skipton

Join Skipton Town Council for the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of VE Day on Thursday 8th May 2025!

This year marks 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe, and Skipton is proud to honour this historic moment with a series of special events to commemorate Victory in Europe Day.

Here’s what they have planned:

 8:00 AM - Official VE Day 80 Proclamation

Join us outside Skipton Town Hall for the official proclamation to mark the beginning of the day’s events.

6:30 PM - Ringing Out in Celebration of Peace

Listen to the bells ring out in celebration of peace, a reminder of the triumph and sacrifice that shaped our world.

9:00 PM - Service of Remembrance

Join us in the grounds of Holy Trinity Church, Skipton, for a reflective Service of Remembrance as we honour the lives lost and those who served. For all those who wish to lay a wreath, this will be done before the service.

9:30 PM - Lighting of the Beacon of Peace

To close the evening, Beacon of Peace will be lit as a symbol of hope and unity for the future.

Help Skipton get together as a community to remember, reflect, and celebrate this significant milestone in history.