VE Day 80

We will be marking the Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) 80th anniversary in Horsham town centre on Thursday 8 May with a range of activities and events.

Thursday  8 May 2025

Ceremony and a proclamation led by the Chairman

War Memorial in the Carfax at 9am

Ringing out for Peace

St Mary’s Church in the Causeway between  6.30pm until 7pm 

The Sussex Band of the Royal British Legion performance

Carfax Bandstand between 7pm to 9pm.

Closing ceremony and beacon lighting

War Memorial in the Carfax between 9.15pm to 9.30pm

Street Parties

Residents wishing to mark the occasion on the Monday bank holiday (5 May) with their own street party can apply for free street closure.

Residents must complete a temporary road closure application if they want to hold a VE Day street party.

Please let us have your applications as soon as possible before the deadline of 7 April 2025.