VE Day Commemorative events

Ceremonial Way, Civic Centre, Newcastle. Thursday 8 May 2025

9:00am  Flag raising ceremony

Join us as we pay tribute to those who sacrificed so much for the freedoms we enjoy today. 

9:00pm  Band of the Fifth Royal Regiment of Fusiliers

9:05pm  Opening remarks: Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Rob Higgins

9:10pm  Musical tribute

9:15pm  VE Day speech - Colonel Peter Stitt, Commander North Region, British Army

9:25pm  Tribute to the fallen: Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Rob Higgins

9:28pm  National Anthem

9:30pm  Lighting of the flambeau beacons: Lord Mayor of Newcastle, Councillor Rob Higgins