The town of Pont-l'Évêque celebrates the 80th anniversary of its liberation. After the commemorations in the presence of representatives of the liberators, the public will be able to enjoy a play in the garden of the town hall, the liberation ball for which the public is invited to come in 1944-style costume, and finally a special fireworks display marking the 80th anniversary of the town's liberation. Of course, the town will be decorated for the occasion.
- Mass in honor of the liberation of Pont-l'Évêque - 11 a.m
- Commemoration at the Monument aux morts - Place du Maréchal Foch - 12 noon
- Commemoration of the liberation of Pont-l'Évêque in the presence of Belgian authorities and patriotic and historical associations - 3:30pm
- Open-air play in the Mairie garden in honor of freedom regained - Free - 6pm
- Liberation Ball - Costume party for 1944 - Pont-l'Évêque covered market - Free - From 8pm
- Liberation fireworks - 11pm - Parc du Bras d'Or
Plus: open-air exhibitions
- Philippe Kieffer ? Chief of the Free French Commandos - In the garden of the town hall - With Éditions Pierre de Taillac
- Le Petit Quizz du Jour D - questions and answers on the D-Day landings, key figures, emblematic objects and places to visit - Voix douce de Pont-l'Évêque departing from the Town Hall - With Éditions Pierre de Taillac
- Exhibition of a work of art commissioned by the town of Pont-l'Évêque to commemorate 80 years of freedom regained - In the garden of the town hall
Types
- D-Day
- Fireworks
- Music
- Commemorations
- Dancing
- Feast
- Sound and light, Fireworks
Date
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| Samedi | Not provided |