CHAMBER NEWS
WHAT’S ON IN PLYMOUTH KEY EVENT DATES FOR 2019/2020
Plans for a double salute to Armed Forces in 2020
Plymouth is planning two events in 2020 to celebrate the Armed Forces and commemorate both the 75th anniversary of VE Day and Mayflower 400. On Friday 8 May the city will join
communities across Britain in celebrating VE Day 75 – and a special bank holiday – with a fantastic family event on the Hoe. Seventy-five years after the guns
fell silent at the end of World War Two millions around the world will reflect on the sacrifices made by people from all walks of life, commemorate their courage and celebrate peace. The event on Plymouth Hoe will
pay tribute to our veterans and the charities and organisations that support them, with community bands, a tea dance on the promenade and fantastic displays. Then, on Saturday 19 and Sunday
20 September, Plymouth will stage an unmissable ‘Muster Weekend’ with the UK, US and Dutch Armed Forces, featuring amazing military displays, interactive demonstrations and a host of fun activities.
include a field gun festival, a four- nation civic ceremony and the international Royal Marines Rehabilitation Triathlon. Deputy Council Leader
The two-day festival will form
part of the city’s Mayflower Week and a year-long programme of commemorative events marking 400 years since the Pilgrims sailed to America. Other events taking place during Mayflower Week will
‘We’re really proud to be
working with the armed forces’
Peter Smith said: “In 2020 Plymouth will be commemorating two of the most significant moments in its history – the departure of the Mayflower on its pioneering voyage to America and the dawn of peace after years of war in Europe. “We’re really proud to be
working with the Armed Forces to Autumn/Winter events
Plymouth’s jam-packed calendar of events continues throughout the colder months, with plenty of festive delights and the official start to the Mayflower 400 commemorative year with Illuminate.
SEPTEMBER 14 - 15
OCTOBER 6 5
10 14
Plymouth 5K and 10K NOVEMBER Bonfire Night Remembrance Sunday
City Centre Christmas Lights Switch On
28 Nov Plymouth Christmas – 19 Dec Market
28 Nov Illuminate – 1 Dec
Autumn 2019 Chamber Profile 19 DECEMBER Seafood Festival 1 Dec
Barbican Christmas Lights Switch On
Find out more about all these events at
visitplymouth.co.uk
honour our servicemen and women and our military history. “Because of the
time they have
committed to supporting the
Mayflower Muster and the nationwide VE Day 75 celebrations
we have agreed that activity normally planned for Armed Forces Day will be moved to these dates. “We will, of course, still raise our
Armed Forces Day flag outside Plymouth Guildhall to mark the national event in June and look forward to hosting another fantastic Armed Forces Day in 2021.”
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