THE city of Bangor will host a special event on Thursday (May 8) to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
VE Day marked the end of the Second World War, on May 8, 1945.
Bangor’s own tribute will take place at 9pm at the war memorial in Glanrafon car park, culminating in the lighting of a beacon at 9.30pm, part of a UK-wide network of more than a thousand beacons and lamp lights of peace.
The ceremony will be led by Bangor City Council, in collaboration with Reverend David Morris, bishop of Bardsey and assistant bishop of Bangor.
The names of all of the individuals who lost their lives during World War II will be projected onto the walls of the Pontio building.
Dr Martin Hanks, Bangor city director, said: “It is both humbling and a great honour for Bangor to be part of this significant national tribute.
“The lighting of the beacon and lamp lights of peace symbolises the enduring legacy of those who gave everything for our freedom.
“As we commemorate 80 years since VE Day, we do so with deep gratitude and solemn reflection, remembering not only those from our own communities, but the brave souls from all nations who stood together in the face of darkness.
“These lights are a reminder of the peace they forged, and a promise that their sacrifice will never be forgotten.”
The Bangor VE Day event will start at 9pm at the war memorial, Glanrafon car park, and is expected to last about 40 minutes, with the lighting of the beacon taking place at 9.30pm.
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