Overview

• The UK Government has unveiled a four-day schedule of national events, culminating on May 8, 2025, marking 80 years since Victory in Europe Day.
• Carlisle will feature a full day of commemorations, including a wreath-laying ceremony, Civic Evensong, bell-ringing, and beacon and Lamp of Peace lightings.
• Cumberland Council will illuminate key buildings in red, white, and blue and fly the Union Flag to honour the anniversary.
• Communities across Cumbria are hosting local events such as street parties, historical talks, afternoon teas, and WWII memorabilia displays.
• The Imperial War Museums are offering on-site and online activities, including exhibitions and oral histories, to preserve and share wartime stories for future generations.