VE Day Celebrations 2025
Let's celebrate this historical event as a community!
VE Day in 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
We are encouraging the Ripley Township to come together as a community to hold a celebration. Whether it be a party at your home, or in your garden or a street party, like in the good old days!
We are thrilled to announce that we are able to allocate funding to local community groups (not businesses, churches, or schools) to organise a celebration in the Ripley Township. The deadline for applications is 10th March 2025.
Planned events in the Ripley Township
Thursday 8th May 2025
Sunday 11th May 2025
VE Day 80 Tribute
Ripley Town Council, the Ripley and District Branch of the Royal British Legion and All Saint's Church, Ripley, invite the community along to an evening service to celebrate the end of the Second World War. Join us at the same time as many other communities throughout the UK mark this celebration with the lighting of the Lamp of Peace.
When: Thursday 8th May 2025
Time: 9.15pm for the lighting of the Lamp of Peace at 9.30pm.
Where: All Saint's Church yard, Church Street, Ripley.
Join us for a VE Picnic in the Park Come together with the community as we celebrate 80 years since VE Day with a picnic in the park! Pack your table, chairs and picnic blankets and join us for a wonderful afternoon of nostalgia, entertainment, and delicious food. When: Sunday 11th May 2025 Where: Crossley Park, Ripley (Bandstand area) Time: From 2pm - 5pm. Live wartime-era music from the fantastic Lady Lindy Ice cream, hot & cold food available Meet the Ripley RBL Bring your friends and family, wave your Union Jacks, and let's commemorate this special occasion in style!
Organise a street party! Tips for organising a street party
This guide provides information on road closures, charges, playing music, insurance and fundraising – alongside links to organisations who offer further support. It also addresses some of the popular myths surrounding street parties.
You can use the application form on the website to let your local council (Amber Valley Borough Council / Derbyshire County Council) know about your plans and apply for a road closure.
Photos from VE Day 75 celebrations in 2020
