Mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Lisburn with a parade through the city and a beating retreat in Castle Gardens.
The parade will leave Market Square at 8.15pm and make its way to Castle Gardens via Castle Street, arriving at approx. 8.30pm. The Band of the Royal Irish Regiment will lead a beating retreat from 8.45pm to 9.15pm. At 9:30pm, our VE Day 80 beacon will be lit in unison with the national program, honouring the sacrifices made for peace and freedom.
