North Northants commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Culture and tourism01 May 2025
8 May marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and as part of the commemorations, lights will be lit and displayed across the local area.
Council offices across North Northamptonshire will be taking park in the Lamp Light of Peace tribute with lamps being displayed in our Corby, Thrapston, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough offices.
Lamp Lights of Peace and beacons will be lit at locations across the country to allow opportunities for individuals and communities to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation.
As well as the NNC lamp lightings, local town and parish councils will be leading local community events in towns and villages across North Northamptonshire.
A list of events is available on the VE Day 2025 webpage of the North Northamptonshire Council website.
North Northamptonshire Council is signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant and has pledged to support the defence community. For more information on signing the Covenant, the support available to members of the Armed Forces Community and local Armed Forces events, visit Armed Forces Northants.
As we prepare to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, it’s inspiring to see communities across North Northamptonshire getting ready to come together.Adele Wylie, Chief Executive for North Northamptonshire Council.
North Northamptonshire Council is proud to be taking part in the national Lamp Light of Peace tribute by lighting lamps at our offices across the area.
Alongside local community street parties, decorations and local events, these lights will serve as a symbol of both remembrance and celebration - honouring the courage of the Second World War generation and celebrating the peace and unity they helped secure.
I hope as many people as possible will join in and be part of this special occasion - whether through remembrance, celebration, or by coming together with others in their community.