Weymouth Town Council D-Day Anniversary
When? 06 June 2024
Where? Weymouth
Weymouth Town Council will fund various activities on Thursday 6th June to coincide with the 80th anniversary of D-Day. This date is etched in Weymouth’s history as the town was a departure point in June 1944 for thousands of Allied troops, mainly Americans. They left Weymouth Harbour to play their part in one of the biggest military operations in history.
Commemorating their efforts, Weymouth will take centre stage to put on a show which includes a D-Day immersive soundscape for the Nothe’s observational tower. An outdoor big screen and seating to broadcast the national commemorations being shown on TV, either at Nothe Gardens or along the seafront.
A WWII British aircraft static display which is hoped will include a Spitfire, a Hurricane, or another aircraft for members of the public to view either along the seafront or at Nothe Gardens. The Town Council is also working with a local tour guide to offer D-Day walking and boat tours around Weymouth.
This is on top of events previously agreed including a beacon lighting at the Nothe Fort, a 1940s-themed van serving up portions of the seaside classic fish and chips, also at The Nothe. This ties in with National Fish and Chip Day which has been moved to June 6th this year to coincide with the special D-Day anniversary.
A local Weymouth Punch and Judy operator will be designing a WWII / D-Day themed show, which will be free to watch on the seafront in its regular location.
The D-Day celebrations are in addition to Weymouth Town Council’s annual Armed Forces Weekend which also takes place in June over the weekend of June 22nd and 23rd.
More details to follow from Weymouth Town Council when confirmed.
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