VE Day Celebrations Announced

Placemaking and city dressing for ve day celebrations

The Government have announced a four day national celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Find out what’s planned and get your town, city or shopping centre ready for the celebrations!

Thursday 8th May 2025 will mark the 80th anniversary of VE day (also known as Victory in Europe Day) and towns cities and communities across the UK will be holding vibrant celebration events, street parties and community gatherings to mark the occasion. If you are planning a VE Day celebration, we can dress your town, high street or shopping centre with flags, banners, and bunting that will bring people together in a spirit of celebration and remembrance.

Ready to hire VE DAY FLAGS

We have 1,000+ Union Flags and 200+ lamp post banners currently in stock for VE Day. A sustainable, cost-effective alternative to buying new decorations. Availability is limited, so contact us today to secure your flags and motifs for VE Day 2025.

uNION FLAGS FOR VE DAY

✅ Cost-effective – Reusing flags and motifs is cheaper than purchasing new, helping you create a vibrant and cost-effective display.

✅ Environmentally responsible – By hiring instead of buying, you reduce waste and contribute to a circular economy.

✅ High-quality & ready to install – Our flags and motifs are as good as new and ready to hire right away.

✅ Quick & easy – We can offer both a supply only and supply and install / removal service using our in-house installation experts, making it quick and easy for you!

Make Your VE Day Celebrations Unforgettable

We specialise in providing bespoke city dressing and placemaking solutions for public events, city and town centres and shopping centres. We manage the whole process from planning, project management and installation through to safe removal of displays. Every installation is managed by our skilled in-house team, enabling your VE Day event to stand out.

Whether you’re looking for classic Union Jack bunting, large-scale event banners, or unique placemaking activations, we will make your event a standout occasion. From ready to hire Union Flags and bunting to bespoke flags for your VE Day celebrations, we can take care of everything. We can offer a supply only service and supply and installation, with full project management support.

VE Day 80th Anniversary Activations

High street VE Day Bunting

High streets are often the focal point for public celebrations and creating a visually striking display is essential for marking such an important national event.

Bunting can be used to dress shop fronts, large flags can be installed across streets, when combined with lamp post column motifs it really enhances the visual spectacle, and bespoke banners can be used to promote key events across your town or city.

Large-Scale VE DAY FLAGS

We provide high-quality, flags, banners and bunting and offer both ready to hire Union Flags as well as bespoke, custom-made flags, banners, and bunting that can be tailored to fit your specific needs. Whether you’re organising a local street party, a city-wide celebration, or a special tribute event, our placemaking solutions will help transform your space ready for the VE Day celebrations. Our products can be manufactured in a range of materials, sizes and colours, the possibilities are almost limitless!

Union Flags feature traditional red, white, and blue, and can also be personalised with your messaging or branding.

wHAT IS ve day?

VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, commemorates the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender on 8th May 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. It was a day of jubilation and relief across the UK and beyond, as millions took to the streets to celebrate peace and freedom. The 80th anniversary in 2025 presents a special opportunity to reflect on this momentous occasion and honour those who served.

When is ve day

VE Day is observed annually on 8th May. In 2025, the UK will celebrate the 80th anniversary, making it an especially significant occasion for large-scale commemorations, public events, and themed decorations. The celebrations in 2025 are set to take place between Bank Holiday Monday, the 5th May and finish on the 8th May 2025.

Why is the Union Flag Synonymous with VE Day?

The Union Flag, often referred to as the Union Jack, became synonymous with VE Day because it symbolises the unity and resilience of the British people during World War II. On 8th May 1945, when news of victory spread, people poured into the streets waving Union Flags in celebration. The flag represented national pride, freedom, and the collective spirit of the United Kingdom and its Allies. Today, the Union Flag remains a powerful visual reminder of the sacrifices made and the triumph achieved, making it a central feature of VE Day decorations and activations.

How will the nation mark ve day 80 in 2025?

The Government have announced a four day celebration to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe in May. Commemorations will kick off on Bank Holiday Monday, which will see the Cenotaph dressed in Union flags, a Military procession and a flypast in London.

Street parties will also be held across the country and a ceremony on HMS Belfast will kick off community celebrations. Thursday 8th May will see a service of remembrance and thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey followed by a concert. A service is planned to mark VJ Day and the end of the war in the Far East in August. The 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day will be marked this year with a series of events and celebrations that will share stories of the Second World War generation.

You can find out more about all the VE Day celebrations and events in the official press release.

Planning an event

In addition to our wide range of placemaking and city dressing solutions for VE day, Field and Lawn are leading providers of clearspan event marquees. If you are planning an event and need additional space, our marquees offer a bespoke solution.

Field and Lawn can support you with all aspects of placemaking

Field and Lawn are one of the leading placemaking and city dressing providers in the UK. With four regional branches across the UK, we provide a nationwide service. Our experienced team can assist in a wide range of placemaking projects. Beyond placemaking, we also provide festive lighting services, event marquees and temporary buildings. We provide placemaking and city dressing for: