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!
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.
Bring a torch or use the torch on your mobile phone to help you read the order of service as it may be dark.
Where: All Saint's Church yard, Church Street, Ripley.
Please download the Order of Service onto your mobile device by clicking below.
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 1.30pm - 5.00pm. Live wartime-era music from the fantastic Lady Lindy. Ice cream from Emma and Jen's Ice Cream. Cakes from Emma's Cakes. Hot & cold food available from Andy's Refreshments. Meet the Ripley RBL and take part in fun activities for the kids! Bring your friends and family, wave your Union Jacks, and let's commemorate this special occasion in style! Red, white and blue attire is encouraged!
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
