Join us as we celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with ceremonies of remembrance, historical exhibitions, musical performances, and more.
VE Day 2025
VE Day 2025
CELEBRATING VE DAY
10 MAY 2025 10am – 10pmPerformances from 12noon – 6pm
Great Hall Street Party
On Saturday 10 May and in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund charity, the centre invites visitors to step back in time for a poignant and vibrant celebration with a ‘Great Hall Street Party’, including military displays and live entertainment.
Guests can explore a fascinating Veterans Living History Museum in The Orient, packed with authentic artefacts from WW1 to the present-day – including gas masks, medals, ration books, military headdress and more.
Interactive displays
Outside the Great Hall will be the 103 Regiment Royal Artillery who will bring military vehicles and host an interactive British army recruitment stand where the public can try on kit and equipment, ask questions and seek advice on joining the Regular and Reserve Army. The 103 Regiment Royal Artillery will also be displaying a LL18 field gun on Lower Peel Avenue (outside Boots).
There will be live entertainment from 103 (Lancashire Artillery Volunteers) Regiment Royal Artillery, The Hootin’ Annies Big Band and Royal Air Force Air Cadets Band.
Proud to honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience
At 1pm, the Mayor of Trafford, Councillor Amy Whyte, will attend as centre representatives officially re-sign the Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming the centre’s commitment to the Armed Forces community.
Simon Layton, Centre Director, said: “VE Day is an incredibly important moment in our history, and we’re proud to honour the courage, sacrifice and resilience of the generation who lived through it. This event is not only a tribute to them, but also a chance for families to come together, learn, and celebrate the freedoms we enjoy today. It also reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. It promises to be a truly memorable day.”
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