VE Day events list in full: Search your postcode to find out what is happening near you
Hundreds of street parties, parades and events are being held across the UK this week as the nation marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day – put your postcode into our interactive guide to see if there is an event near you.
Local councils around the country will be closing roads for communities to come together in street parties to celebrate the anniversary. There are also events planned in town halls, community centres, churches and schools in every area. Other events planned for this 80th milestone, include local beacon lighting events across the four countries of the United Kingdom, picnics in the parks, musical events, and parades.
A survey of councils found that Portsmouth was among the areas most likely to hold a street party this week with thirty-two residential streets closed off. In Wales, it’s Merthyr Tydfil with nine. In the London borough of Redbridge there are 20 street closures for neighbourhood parties.
VE Day events list in full: Search your postcode to find out what is happening near you