Carmarthenshire to Mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day

Carmarthenshire County Council will be proudly commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this May, with a number of special events and tributes taking place across the county.

To mark this significant occasion, the Union Jack flag will be flown outside County Hall in Carmarthen, Llanelli Town Hall, and Ammanford Town Hall. Additionally, County Hall will be illuminated on the evening of Thursday 8 May to honour the anniversary.

Residents and visitors are invited to take part in the wide range of events happening across Carmarthenshire to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. The celebrations include a variety of activities such as coffee mornings, parades, picnics in the park, and a special concert, offering something for everyone.

Pembrey Country Park will mark the occasion on 4–5 May with a WWI Weekend and a 1940s Home Guard display, featuring live music, history exhibits, vintage traders, and a tea dance with jive lessons.

Additionally, Llanelli will hold a special service at St Elli Parish Church followed by the lighting of a beacon. These events will bring communities together to reflect, remember, and celebrate this historic milestone.

For more information and to find out what’s on near you, please visit https://www.discovercarmarthenshire.com/whats-on/?c=9455  

Carmarthenshire County Council’s Armed Forces Champion, Cllr Phillip Hughes said:

VE Day is a time for us to come together as communities to remember the bravery, resilience, and sacrifice of those who served during World War II. This 80th anniversary is especially poignant, as we continue to honour a generation whose legacy shaped the world we live in today. I encourage everyone to take part in the events across the county and ensure these stories live on.”