The morning of Thursday 9 May will begin with the siren sounded from Victoria Tower at 8:59 am, in remembrance of those who fought in the Second World War. This will be followed by a two-minute silence before the sounding of the 'all clear' siren.
09:00 | Schools Relay Race in St. Peter Port
The historic Guernsey Schools Relay Race will be back in St. Peter Port again this year with races for boys and girls.
The Bailiff of Guernsey will lay a commemorative wreath at the War Memorial at 09:50am.
10:00 | Military Parade along the St Peter Port Seafront
The The Liberation Day Military Parade will start at The North Beach carpark, ending at Town Church. The parade will be inspected by the Governor, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell.
10:00 | Liberation 7 Road Race
The Liberation 7 is Guernsey’s oldest race and forms part of the Liberation Day celebrations on 9th May. The seven-mile race is open to all. Starting at 10 am at Rousse, the course crosses the north of the island before snaking down the east coast and finishing in town.
Join St Matthews Church for the Liberation Slipway Service at Cobo Bay , led by Reverend Gill Nobes.
10.30 | People's Liberation Day Service
The People’s Liberation Day Service will be held at Guernsey Salvation Army, The Fortress, La Route du Picquerel, Vale, GY6 8JA on Thursday 9th May at 10:30am.
Everyone is welcome.
10:00 - 16:00 | Music at the Castle
Castle Cornet is open to the public, music programme TBC.
11:00 | Church Service in Town Church
The traditional Church Service at the Town Church will take place alongside services across the Island's churches to mark the day at 11 am.
11:00 - 17:00 | Parish Events Programme
St Peter Port, St Andrews and St Peters will be hosting Liberation Day celebrations.
12:00 - 15:00 | Liberation Coastal Cavalcade
The much-anticipated Cavalcade is set to return this Liberation Day, supporting by CA Duquemin. The Cavalcade, will travel along Guernsey's coast on Thursday 9 May.
Approximately 100 military vehicles and motorbikes from the Guernsey Military Vehicle Group, classic cars from the Old Car Club and tractors will join the Cavalcade this year.
13.00 | Music at Information Centre
Guernsey Arts will be hosting music outside of the Guernsey Information Centre.
15:00 - 17:00 | Cavalcade town seafront static display
The Cavalcade, supported by CA Duquemin, will form a static display along the seafront from Crown Pier to Albert Pier for a chance for people to get a close up look at some of the vehicles.
17:00 - 21:15 | The Liberation Day Big Band Dance
With Live music and dancing from the era, featuring big band tunes and 40’s classic songs, dress to impress in 40’s style outfits.
Crown Pier, St Peter Port
Refreshments from 12:00
Bar open 17:00 – 21:15
The traditional fireworks always signal the end of the day’s celebrations and will be launched from La Vallette.
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