Get ready for the biggest community celebration of the decade! On May 8, 2025, the entire nation, along with our friends and allies around the world, will come together for VE Day 80, marking 80 years of peace. This is more than just a commemoration – it’s a joyful celebration of reconciliation, unity, and the lasting peace that has brought us together. Congleton Partnership, Town Council and Congleton Lions are delighted to work together to remember and give thanks to the men and women for their unimaginable sacrifices.
Congleton VE Day Celebrations as we come together to remember, reflect, and celebrate!
9:00 AM – Proclamation & Raising of the VE Day Flag at Congleton Cenotaph
11:00 AM – Service at the Cenotaph with the Royal British Legion in honour of our heroes.
12:00 PM – Fish and Chip Dinner at the Town Hall (Please note this is by invitation only) with a live performance of 1940’s classic hits with the wonderful R. Hazelwood. A warm welcome and thanks from the Town Mayor, followed by a prayer and message from Revd Ian Enticott
Thanks to Mossley Women’s Insitute for the big bake! 8 Ginger & Orange cakes will be enjoyed by invited guests.Kindly sponsored by CTC, Congleton Partnership and Congleton Lions.
6:30pm – Church Bells will ring out across the country.
9:30pm – Congleton Town Hall will be lit Red, White & Blue.
Also look out for a special Congleton Bear, stationed at Congleton Town Hall entrance for you to have a picture with. 
Let’s come together to honour the past and celebrate the peace they won for us! 
Are you planning your own VE Day celebration? Let us know in the comments!
