80th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration Ceremony
June 6th @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT
Free
The 80th Anniversary of D-Day will be observed in a special ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia. Program highlights include a recognition of veterans, guest speakers, dignitaries, music, flyovers, and more. Surviving D-Day and World War II veterans will take part along with representatives from each of the Allied nations and military personnel. The commemoration begins with an 11:00AM ceremony featuring the laying of wreaths by D-Day units. Other activities include:
- Living Historian Exhibits
- An authentic Higgins Boat on display
- Portraits of Heroes and Faces of the Fallen photo exhibit
- Book signings by guest authors
No tickets required for commemoration ceremony.
The Memorial closes at 6:00PM on Thursday, June 6.
View the complete list of 80th anniversary events and details on our 80th anniversary website.
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