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Victory in Europe (VE-Day) - May 8, 1945

On Sunday, May 8, 2005, events will be held in Canada and overseas to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the liberation of the Netherlands. Excitement is building for veterans, their families, school children and other Canadians who will join together for this significant anniversary.

Parades and ceremonies of remembrance will take place in every provincial and territorial capital to honour Second World War veterans and mark Victory in Europe (VE) Day. A national ceremony will be held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, with a parade march to the opening of the new Canadian War Museum. In the Netherlands, there will be a parade in Apeldoorn to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands. See the links below for a full list of May 8th events so you can decide where you and your family will join the celebrations.

 
Updated: 2005-4-29