Oakham Gears Up for VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations

Oakham Gears Up for VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations

Beacon Lighting, Cutts Close, Oakham, Rutland 2016

The town of Oakham is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a few events on Thursday, May 8th, 2025. 

At 6:30 pm, the sound of Church Bells Ringing Out will resonate through the town. This traditional act of celebration and remembrance will provide a poignant backdrop to the day's commemorations.

As evening approaches, at 8:30 pm, the Rutland Morris Dancers will perform. This vibrant display of English folk tradition will offer a moment of cultural celebration and community spirit.

The day will culminate at 9:30 pm with the Beacon Lighting. 

This symbolic act, will be held across the United Kingdom and will serve as a powerful visual tribute to the end of the war in Europe and a beacon of peace.