Guidance

How to watch the 2025 Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

Guidance on watching and attending the VE Day 80 procession and flypast (5 May 2025)

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Published: 25 April 2025

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How to watch the VE Day procession and flypast (5 May 2025)

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VE Day 2025: Procession map and facilities

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The 2025 VE Day events celebrate 80 years since Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. “VE Day 80” events will take place from 5 May 2025 to 8 May 2025, to honour veterans and commemorate the end of the Second World War.

On 5 May 2025, there will be a procession and flypast in London which will be broadcast on national television. This guidance tells you how you can watch the events in London by attending one of the viewing areas around the procession route.

If you wish to watch in person, please read the guidance above so you know how to get to the viewing areas and what to expect. This guidance includes information on accessible viewing and transport options for people with access requirements.

There is also a dedicated website with information about other events and plans to mark the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) in 2025. Find out more about VE Day and VJ Day and how to get involved.

Published 25 April 2025