This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8th and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on August 15th, marking the end of the war in Europe and the Pacific.
This summer, Fat Sam’s Ice Creams is proud to be part of the commemorations at the 80th Anniversary WWII Show, held at Warminster Park on the 26th and 27th of July 2025. This two-day event promises to be a memorable tribute to the era, featuring re-enactment battles, living history displays, weapons displays and demonstrations, war time talks and a host of war time entertainers
We’ll be there, serving our much-loved soft-serve Whippy ice cream, delicious scooped ice cream and indulgent treats, which are perfect for an event like this!
Whether you’re attending with friends, family, or as part of a group, we’d love for you to stop by and enjoy a treat as we celebrate peace, unity, and community spirit.
🗓 Date: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July 2025
📍 Location: Warminster Lake Pleasure Grounds, Weymouth Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9NP
🎟 Event Info & Tickets: rblww2.littleboxoffice.com/events/97709
Let’s mark this milestone together – see you there!
Here’s is a useful breakdown of the key events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II
- VE Day (May 8th): Marks the Allied victory in Europe, with events and celebrations planned across the UK and beyond.
- VJ Day (August 15th): Commemorates the end of the war in the Pacific, following Japan’s surrender.
- Royal British Legion: The Royal British Legion is co-ordinating events to honor the service and sacrifice of the Second World War generation.
- Community Celebrations: The focus will be on community events, with people encouraged to hold parties and come together to remember and celebrate.
- VE Day 80 Flag: A unique VE Day flag will be raised, and beacons and lights of peace will be lit to mark the occasion.
- No Bank Holiday: The government has stated that there will not be an additional bank holiday to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, but they will use the existing May Day bank holiday for commemorative events.
Events and Activities:
Expect a range of events, including:
- Cenotaph draped in Union Flags
- Westminster Abbey service
- Concert and flypast
- Local community events
- Events at cathedrals and churches
- Events at museums and historical sites’