D-Day Anniversary To Be Marked Across Harborough

Community events are taking place across the Harborough district tomorrow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Allied forces mounted the largest amphibious invasion the world has ever witnessed on June 6th 1944, which was the start of the campaign that eventually led to victory and freedom in Europe less than 12 months later.

Harborough District Council will lead the tributes by hosting a flag raising ceremony in Church Square at 9am.

The event, which includes a short declaration and prayer led by the Revd Phil Bryson, will be attended by local veterans and council representatives.

From 7pm, there will be a commemorative church service at St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough.

It will be attended by council representatives and veterans from the Royal British Legion, Royal Naval Association, members of the local sea, army, air and police cadet organisations and the town’s Scouts and Guides groups.

Members of the public are invited to attend.

Stewart Harrison, Chairman of Market Harborough’s Royal British Legion, is hoping people will support the events:

Union flags have been erected in Market Harborough town centre for the anniversary

Tomorrow evening, Lutterworth Town Council is hosting a beacon lighting ceremony at Coventry Road Recreation Ground at 9.15pm. Food and drink will be available to purchase from 8-10pm and there will be music from Lutterworth Town Band.

Lubenham Parish Council is also lighting a beacon at Lubenham Village Green at 9.15pm.

This will be preceded by a chance to view a D-Day photographic display in the village hall and listen to a commemorative reading.

A 1940s Weekend is happening at Harborough Indoor Market on Saturday and Sunday 8 and 9 June. The event will showcase music, stalls, fancy dress and memorabilia.

The council has put up Union Flags in Market Harborough and will light up The Symington Building and The Square’s event lights red, white and blue as a further mark of respect.