Join Maldon District Council for a shared moment of celebration to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, which saw the end of the war in Europe on 8th May 1945.
We’ve partnered up with Maldon Town Council, Best Bar None, Maldon Rotary Club, Maldon Youth Orchestra, local historian and broadcaster Stephen P Nunn, Historic Vehicle owners, and other organisations, to mark this national celebration in Maldon’s Promenade Park.
The event is completely free, and more details about what we have planned can be seen below.
Maldon Youth Orchestra
6:30pm to 7pm - Join Maldon Youth Orchestra for a 30-minute public concert in the amphitheatre at Promenade Park.
Outdoor Cinema: ‘A Royal Night Out’ (12A)
7:30pm - Join us for free screening of the film ‘A Royal Night Out’. Inspired by true events, this charming romantic comedy recounts the glorious celebration of the end of World War II in Europe and the extraordinary evening when a young Princess Elizabeth (Sarah Gadon) and her sister, Princess Margaret (Bel Powley), take to the streets of London for a whirlwind adventure filled with excitement, danger, and the flutters of first love.
There are limited spaces available, so please book your free tickets at
https://www.maldon.gov.uk/ve-day.
Guests are encouraged to bring chairs, blankets, picnic supplies etc.
Best Bar None will be open to purchase drinks and light snacks in the park.
Evening tribute:
Join us from 9pm as we pay tribute along with the rest of the UK, and celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
9:05pm – Welcome by Richard Holmes.
9:10pm - ‘Celebrating VE Day: 80 years on’ read by Stephen Nunn - local historian and broadcaster.
9:20pm – 'The Tribute' read by Cllr Kevin Lagan, Chairman of Maldon District Council.
9:25pm - ‘Kohima epitaph’ read by Nigel Harmer.
9:30pm - Lighting of the VE Day bonfire
All sing ‘I Vow to Thee My Country’
Celebratory Church Bells
Getting to the event
There is car parking available within the park, as well as at our car parks in Maldon Town Centre. Please visit our car parking page to find out more.
Promenade Park is also served by the following bus routes during the evening, which stop right outside the main gates.
31/331/332/333 (visit the First Essex website for route details)
75 (visit the First Essex website for route details)
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