VJ Day 80 to be marked by Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford & Wrekin Council will be marking VJ Day (Victory over Japan) 80 with a flag raising ceremony, sharing the Statement of Peace and acknowledging the national two-minute silence at 12.00 midday in Southwater Square.
The 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) takes place on Friday 15 August 2025, commemorating the end of the Second World War.
While VE Day (Victory in Europe) marked the end of the war in Europe in May 1945, many thousands of Armed Forces personnel were still engaged in fighting in the Far East. Victory over Japan would come at a heavy price, and Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) marks the day Japan surrendered on 15 August 1945, which ended the Second World War.
The ceremony begins at 11.15am with a flag parade, followed by the raising of the VJ Day 80 flag, prayers, a short address, the reading of the Statement of Peace and the Last Post will be played prior to the two-minute silence.
Councillor Paul Davis, Cabinet Member for Communities & Civic Pride and lead for the Armed Forces Covenant for the Borough said:
“The ceremony on 15 August provides the opportunity for friends and family to come together to remember. This is a time to reflect, to thank veterans and to think of all those involved in the Second World War who came together from across many countries. The national two-minute silence at midday is an opportunity to stop and reflect as a nation.”
For resources on how to get involved with VJ Day80 commemorations and national events listings visit https://ve-vjday80.gov.uk/