Government reveals VE Day plans including Red Arrows flypast and procession
- The government reveals plans for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day in central London on Thursday, May 8.
- These special events commemorate 80 years since the Second World War ended in Europe on May 8, 1945.
- Planned activities include a military procession, a Red Arrows flypast, and a recitation of Winston Churchill's speech.
- The procession involves 1,300 armed forces members, and over 20 aircraft will participate in the flypast.
- Authorities encourage the public to gather to celebrate veterans and pass on their legacy of peace.
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Map shows likely Red Arrows flypast route on VE Day 2025
The Red Arrows will fly over Buckingham Palace on the VE Day anniversary (Picture: BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP) The likely route for the Red Arrows flypast to mark VE Day has been revealed. The stunning aerial display will fly over the south of England to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, including over Buckingham Palace in London. The flyover will take place on Monday, May 5, and it’s expected thousands of people along the route will line the street…
VE Day 80: Public invited to line The Mall to watch military procession and Red Arrows flypast
VE Day 80: Public invited to line The Mall to watch military procession and Red Arrows flypast - Thousands of people are expected to line the streets of central London for a major procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day on the early May Bank Holiday


Thousands expected to line streets of London as Government reveals VE Day plans
A flypast by the Red Arrows is among the plans outlined to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Public invited to VE Day 80 fly-past and procession – exact timing and locations - The Mirror
The procession to mark the VE Day anniversary will feature more than 1,300 people including members of the Armed Forces as they march to Buckingham Palace from Parliament Square
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