Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #1: Open-air, 26 panels entitled "Signs of the collaboration and the Resistance", organised by: Ministry of Defence, the National Office of veterans and the association "Flowers of the Resistance" (Until 6th June)


• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #2: Ancient Postcards from the 1939/45 period showing the major towns of Omaha Beach sector. (Until 6th June)

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0830 - 1600hrs
  Military fair at the market hall. Entrance fee €4.00. Organised by: Timberwolves
  +33 (0)6 08 45 24 65
  ballesterbarth@aol.com


• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org

Utah Beach, Manche

• 1100hrs
  Band of Brothers Actors signing at the Utah Beach Museum. €20 per person. Does not include admission to the museum.
  www.wwiifoundation.org/events/film/

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)

Tuesday 4th June 2019

Asnelles, Calvados

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  La Grange à Dîme - Camp and model exhibition dedicated to the 1944 British Army. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43 or +33 (0)7 72 28 86 92
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr

Bedford, VA

• 1800 - 2000hrs
  Drawing D-Day: An Artist's Journey Through War At Bowen Center for the Arts, a book signing and reception. The only sketches known to be drawn on D-Day will be displayed in Bedford for the 75th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy. During this event, view these sketches along with Ugo Giannini's uniform as WWII costumed re-enactors read excerpts from his journal throughout the evening. His wife, Maxine Giannini, will be on hand to sign books featuring the sketches and excerpts, "Drawing D-Day: An Artist's Journey Through War". Free and open to the public.

Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Re-enactment of a military camp with 18 vehicles (parade) and 21 tents. Rue Victor Tesnière, behind the town hall.. (Until 9th June)

Carentan, Manche

• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18


• 1800hrs
  Soldiers to have dinner with local families. Oganised by: Town Hall
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35


• 2000hrs
  VIP Dinner with Band of Brothers actors at the Pont D'ouve restaurant in Carentan. Space is limited. VIP/Private Experience.
  www.wwiifoundation.org/events/film/

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1000hrs
  Airship Hangar: reconstruction about the 1917 historic period


• 1430 and 1630hrs
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Guided tour at the hangar detailing the battle at Écausseville (only in French). 100 people maximum.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1600hrs
  Conference about the airship hangar during World War II, by Mr Paris.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02


• 1800hrs
  1940's fashion contest for women. Registration by email.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  acailleteau.das@gmail.com

Liesville-sur-Douve, Manche

• All Day
  US Military Camp with the GMC Maroilles and Overlord 59 associations at Le Becquet, Marais du Pommier. Free entry. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 0900hrs
  Convoy of German military vehicles.
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Merville-Franceville, Calvados

• Same Hours as Museum
  British Camp Once again the Association France 44 return to make a camp representing British paratroopers and commandos. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• Same Hours as Museum
  German Camp Discover the lives of German soldiers in their camp. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Picauville, Manche

• 1000hrs
  1000hrs: Ceremony at the USAAF monument. In front of the church Organised by: Picauville se souvient in partnership with the town hall.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 02 48

Saint-Côme-du-Mont, Manche

• 2000hrs
  D Day Experience museum: exclusive preview of the film The Girl Who Wore Freedom.
  +33 (0)2 33 23 61 95
  www.normandystories.com

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #1: Open-air, 26 panels entitled "Signs of the collaboration and the Resistance", organised by: Ministry of Defence, the National Office of veterans and the association "Flowers of the Resistance" (Until 6th June)


• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #2: Ancient Postcards from the 1939/45 period showing the major towns of Omaha Beach sector. (Until 6th June)


• 1000 - 1200hrs and 1400 - 1800hrs
  "Big Red One" Camp - Reconstruction of an American camp about the troops of the first liberators on the morning of 6th June 1944. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr

Saint Marcouf de l'Isle, Manche

• All Afternoon
  Exceptional opening of the Crisbecq Battery Command Post for private tours for veterans and military personnel.
  +33 (0)6 82 01 49 08
  marcouf44@orange.fr

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of US military camp. Free entrance. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20


• 1500hrs
  Exhibition of German Second World War vehicles.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1730hrs
  Arrival of the "Ivy Combat March".
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1800hrs
  Ceremony at the war memorial.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 2000hrs
  Dinner of the 4th Infantry Division party.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org


• 1430hrs
  Lecture on "Chaplains of the D-DAY landings" by reverend Tom Wilson (Bilingual English/French) at the Airborne Museum


• 1800hrs
  Soldiers have dinner with local families.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 31 18

Utah Beach, Manche

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of US military camp (Medics, US Navy, Army Air corps, civilians), with a parade of World War Two vehicles, concerts and food (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35


• 0930 - 1630hrs
  Departure of the Utah Memory Tour for a 70km historic vehicle trip. Departs from Utah Memory Field, crossing through Saint-Martin-de-Varreville, Crisbeq Battery, Carentan, Camp Arizona, Catz, Sainte-Côme-du-Mont and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Returns to Utah Beach at around 1630hrs. Booking Required - €38 per adult, €32 per person with a disability and €28 per child. Price includes the 70km tour, the tickets to the museums and a lunchtime meal. Organised by Arhnem 44 Association & Utah Beach D-Day Museum.
  +33 (0)7 68 09 17 87 or +33 (0)233 71 53 35
  utah.memory.field.arhnem44@gmail.com

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)

Wednesday 5th June 2019

Amfreville, Manche

• 1130hrs
  Ceremony at the 507th PIR Monument followed by special parachute drop (weather dependant).
  +33 (0)2 33 41 00 18

Asnelles, Calvados

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  La Grange à Dîme - Camp and model exhibition dedicated to the 1944 British Army. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43 or +33 (0)7 72 28 86 92
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr


• 2030hrs
  Musical concert near the sea wall (Place-Mosnier). Enjoy songs from the 1940's.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr

Bénouville, Calvados

• 1400hrs
  Liberation Music Concert at Major Howard's Esplanade.
  +33 (0)6 74 25 18 08
  lequem.jacky@gmail.com


• 1815hrs
  Veterans Welcome Concert at the West Plaza of the Multipurpose Hall, with the British orchestra "The Combined UK Police Band"
  +33 (0)6 74 25 18 08
  lequem.jacky@gmail.com


• 2200hrs
  Military music in tribute to the liberators, with orchestra and pipes.
  +33 (0)6 74 25 18 08
  lequem.jacky@gmail.com

Bény-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1700hrs
  The Landing Told to Children and Parents At the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Discuss questions such as Why maintain the cemeteries? and Why continue to remember the sacrifice of the Allies for Europe's liberation - a message for the younger generation. Duration 30 mins. Free entry.
  +33 (0)6 64 74 26 69
  visitescoeurhistoire@laposte.net

Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Re-enactment of a military camp with 18 vehicles (parade) and 21 tents. Rue Victor Tesnière, behind the town hall.. (Until 9th June)

Caen, Calvados

• Time TBC
  British memorial ceremony in the British Garden at the Caen Memorial, in the presence of veterans, British authorities and active soldiers of the 3rd British Division.

Carentan, Manche

• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18


• 1000hrs
  Conference on the Battle of Carentan and the liberators of the city at the theatre, free entrance.
  +33 (0)2 33 42 74 00


• 1130hrs
  Parachute drop by the Round Canopy Parachute Team (subject to weather conditions) at Purple Heart Lane. Music and food will be available on site.
  staff@rcpt.eu
  rcptusa.org/news/6301737


• 1630hrs
  Official ceremony at le Carré de Choux (Saint-Côme-du-Mont road) Followed by a military parade to the Signal Monument next to the city hall.


• 1745hrs
  Ceremony at the Signal Monument.


• 1800hrs
  Parade to the marina.


• 2100hrs
  Free Concert at the marina featuring actors from the Band of Brothers television series who will bring their own incredible musical talent to the stage.
  www.wwiifoundation.org/events/film/


• 2330hrs
  Fireworks from the marina.

Cherbourg, Manche

• 0500hrs
  Arrival of the ship Seabourne Ovation, with approximately 20 Canadian and US Veterans.
  +33 (0)2 33 93 52 02
  g.perinet@ot-cotentin.fr

Colleville-Montgomery, Calvados

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Site Hillman - Some 50 British and US vehicles on a historic World War II site for a period re-enactment camp. Music, parades, encampment as it was then. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 13 53 72 41
  camp.hillman@gmail.com


• 1600hrs
  Tribute Concert "D-Day Pipes and Drums". A large gathering of bagpipers and drummers, in the presence of John Millin - coming from various countries to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 12 61
  colleville.my@orange.fr

Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of a miltiary camp at the Overlord Museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 00 55

Creully, Calvados

• 1400 - 1900hrs
  Château de Creullet (14480) Creully Reconstruction Camp. Come back to the daily life of the soldiers and civilians who fought during the Second World War over the British sector of Creully and more precisely to the Creullet Castle, which was a particularly important place in the Battle of Normandy. (Until 9th June)

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 0830 - 1600hrs
  Antique militaria fair at Hangar à dirigeables. Entrance €4.00 per person.
  +33 (0)6 25 80 77 95 or +33 (0)6 16 16 36 00 or +33 (0)6 08 45 24 65
  black-lions@sfr.fr


• 1000hrs
  Reconstruction of the battle with TV crews on site.


• 1430 and 1630hrs
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Guided tour at the hangar detailing the battle at Écausseville (only in French). 100 people maximum.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr

Foucarville, Manche

• 2100hrs
  Concert at the Foucarville bunker with the West Celtic Pipe and Drum Band.

Gosport, Hampshire

• 1300 - 1400hrs
  Lighting the way to D-Day At the Royal Submarine Museum, find out about the crucial role the X-class Submarines played in D Day. The D-Day landings could have gone catastrophically wrong if it weren't for these small craft who prepared the way for the thousands of vessels and servicemen who were to approach the Normandy beaches. A short presentation will take place every Wednesday in June at 1pm next to our very own midget submarine X-24. Entry is free with a valid attraction ticket or National Membership. Booking is not required.

Gourbesville, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Ceremony at the 90th DIV / 82nd Airborne Monument.
  +33 (0)2 33 52 63 27

Hiesville, Manche

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Reconstruction of an American Field Hospital at Château Colombière, with surgical unit, aid post and personal living space. Free Entry. Organised by: Association HBT 44 and RCPT. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 52 69

La Fière, Manche

• 2245hrs
  Pathfinder demonstration, with 16 paratroopers in charge of marking and securing drop zones during the early hours of D-Day. Duration 30 mins.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 00 33

Liesville-sur-Douve, Manche

• All Day
  US Military Camp with the GMC Maroilles and Overlord 59 associations at Le Becquet, Marais du Pommier. Free entry. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56


• 2030hrs
  Bagpipe concert with the group "Somme Battlefield Pipe Band" at St Martin Church. Entrance €5 - pre booking required.
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56

Lion-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1830hrs
  Traditional British music with bagpipes and harmonies (more than 50 musicians). In front of the town hall.
  +33 (0)2 14 47 92 52
  webmaster@lionsurmer.fr

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 2245hrs
  Night show about the battle at the Manor. Entrance €10 per person. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Merville-Franceville, Calvados

• Same Hours as Museum
  British Camp Once again the Association France 44 return to make a camp representing British paratroopers and commandos. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• Same Hours as Museum
  German Camp Discover the lives of German soldiers in their camp. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Ouistreham, Calvados

• All Day
  WWII Ships at Quai Charcot Presence of the "Belle Poule" and the "Mutin" (two French Second World War boats) and "Medusa" - British boat that was involved in the D-Day landings.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 73 03
  animation@ville-ouistreham.fr or stephanie.evenementiel@ville-ouistreham.fr

Quinéville, Manche

• Time TBC
  Battle re-enactment with scale model tanks, accompanied by pyrotechnic and sound effects. (Until 8th June).
  +33 (0)6 47 92 88 07
  mickael_herry@hotmail.fr

Ranville, Calvados

• 1600hrs
  Mass parachute drop by Round Canopy Parachute Team over British Drop Zone "K". Aircraft will return to Cherbourg Maupertus airport following the drop.
  rcptusa.org/news/6301737

Rots, Calvados

• 1600hrs
  1940's Garden Party The D-Day Academy's tribute to war veterans of the Normandy Landings. Musical events with 1940's music and free access to the museum and the exhibition.
  +33 (0)2 31 08 47 88

Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 2030hrs
  We Only Love Liberty Writers, journalists and war correspondents will tell you about the gigantic troops' landing from all over the world. Reading by Philippe Müller and Vincent Vernillat, accompanied on the piano by Monique Bouvet.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 95 92
  animation@saintaubinsurmer.fr

Saint-Germain-de-Varreville, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Parade of military vehicles.


• 1900hrs
  Reception with World War II veterans.


• 1900hrs
  Historic parachute jump (weather dependant).

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #1: Open-air, 26 panels entitled "Signs of the collaboration and the Resistance", organised by: Ministry of Defence, the National Office of veterans and the association "Flowers of the Resistance" (Until 6th June)


• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #2: Ancient Postcards from the 1939/45 period showing the major towns of Omaha Beach sector. (Until 6th June)


• 1000 - 1200hrs and 1400 - 1800hrs
  "Big Red One" Camp - Reconstruction of an American camp about the troops of the first liberators on the morning of 6th June 1944. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of US military camp. Free entrance. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org


• 1000 - 1200hrs
  Military vehicle exhibition in the church square.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33

Utah Beach, Manche

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of US military camp (Medics, US Navy, Army Air corps, civilians), with a parade of World War Two vehicles, concerts and food (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35


• 0930 - 1630hrs
  Departure of the Utah Memory Tour for a 70km historic vehicle trip. Departs from Utah Memory Field, crossing through Saint-Martin-de-Varreville, Crisbeq Battery, Carentan, Camp Arizona, Catz, Sainte-Côme-du-Mont and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Returns to Utah Beach at around 1630hrs. Booking Required - €38 per adult, €32 per person with a disability and €28 per child. Price includes the 70km tour, the tickets to the museums and a lunchtime meal. Organised by Arhnem 44 Association & Utah Beach D-Day Museum.
  +33 (0)7 68 09 17 87 or +33 (0)233 71 53 35
  utah.memory.field.arhnem44@gmail.com

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)

Thursday 6th June 2019

Arromanches-les-Bains, Calvados

• 0600 - 1030hrs
  Exhibition of 250 historical vehicles on Arromanches beach.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 34 31


• 1700 - 1800hrs
  Parade of historical vehicles through the town.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 34 31


• 2100 - 2359hrs
  Live music show with the biggest 1940's standards. 17 musicians and 3 singers on stage. There will be fireworks at the end of the show.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 34 31

Asnelles, Calvados

• All Day
  Military Vehicle Exhibition and vintage cars, arranged by the D-Day Academy.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr


• 0845 - 1700hrs
  In the footsteps of 47 Royal Marine Commando. On D-Day, 47 Royal Marine Commando landed on Gold Beach, near Asnelles, and set off on a 20km march behind enemy lines with the objective of liberating Port-en-Bessin. This walk will start from Asnelles' main car park (by the bunker) with arrival in Port-en-Bessin around late afternoon.
  +33 (0)6 86 26 76 39 or +44 (0)7710 724627
  esgensduphare@live.fr


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  La Grange à Dîme - Camp and model exhibition dedicated to the 1944 British Army. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43 or +33 (0)7 72 28 86 92
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr

Bayeux, Calvados

• 2200 nd 2300hrs
  Poppy's Song at Hotel Du Doyen. Poetic and light show by the Fred and Co Company. 60 giant poppies and two musicians. Together they seek the voice of harmony.
  +33 (0)2 31 92 03 30

Bedford, VA

• 0630 - 2100hrs
  The Final Salute: D-Day Plus 75 Years Throughout the day, explore WWII re-enactor displays of units who landed on D-Day; visit "Profiles of Honor" the mobile museum dedicated to Virginia's WWI and WWII veterans; enjoy music from the Enduring Freedom band and USO show; gather with WWII and D-Day veterans in the Veterans Reunion Tent; and partake in our food truck area that is open for breakfast and lunch.
  +1 (540) 586-3329
  education@dday.org


• 1000hrs
  Join us as WWII aircraft take to the sky in a breath-taking display and pay tribute to the Greatest Generation who flew them.


• 1100hrs
  "The Final Salute" Commemorative Observance. The ceremony will include international dignitaries, special music, and Normandy veteran roll-call.


• 1930 - 2130hrs
  "Tuesday Mourning" A play written by Duane Hahn with original music by Richard Adams, tells the story of Bedford's ultimate sacrifice from the perspective of the men who were there.

Bénouville, Calvados

• 1000hrs
  Run to Pegasus. Runners arrive at the finish line at at Pegasus Bridge at around 1100hrs. (NOTE: Event starts at Ouistreham at 0830hrs)
  www.veteranscharity.org.uk/rtop


• 1730hrs
  Wreath-laying at the Veterans Charity Memorial, near to Pegasus Bridge.


• 2030hrs
  Concert by the Band of Liberation at Château de Bénouville with Emma Brown and Concert with José Todaro (Italian tenor), accompanied by the choir "Bord de Loire". Fireworks following the concerts.
  +33 (0)6 74 25 18 08
  lequem.jacky@gmail.com

Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Re-enactment of a military camp with 18 vehicles (parade) and 21 tents. Rue Victor Tesnière, behind the town hall.. (Until 9th June)


• 0800hrs
  Commemorative ceremony at Canada House, 32 Promenade des Français.


• 0930hrs
  Ceremony at the monument of 288, route de Bény.


• 1130hrs
  Ceremony at the Canadian Monument, rue Queen's own rifles of Canada.


• 2100hrs
  Commemorative ceremony at Canada House, 32 Promenade des Français.

Caen, Calvados

• Time TBC
  Ceremony in homage to those shot at the Prison of Caen in the presence of the families of the disappeared. Ceremonies in tribute to civilian victims, Caen Castle and Avenue de la Liberation in the presence of veterans and British authorities and active soldiers of the 3rd British Division.

Carentan, Manche

• All Day
  Camp Arizona, with military vehicles and re-enactors. Organised by: CAPA (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 34 03 46 45
  camp.arizona.normandie@gmail.com


• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18


• 2100hrs
  "Les voilà" - a play about the D-Day Anniversary and the stories of locals who saw witnessed the landings in June 1944. Only in French langauge. At the theatre - free entrance.

Cherbourg, Manche

• 0900hrs
  Arrival of the ship "Navigator" with around 20 US and Canadian veterans on board.
  +33 (0)2 33 93 52 02
  g.perinet@ot-cotentin.fr


• 1900 - 2230hrs
  Celebrate the liberation. Enjoy the concert of the municipal conservatory (20 musicians on stage) and from 2015hrs to 2215hrs. Dance to "D-Day Ladies'" swing rhythms (18 musicians and 3 singers in period dress). If weather is bad weather the festival hall will be used.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 28 27
  mireille.coat@cherbourg.fr

Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Camp reconstruction at Overlord Museum, with historic vehicles, including a dynamic display of vehicles and armoured cars no the museum's tank track. Scale model fair. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 00 55

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados

• Time TBC
  Ceremony honouring the Canadian Forces at the Juno Beach Center. Waiting List only.
  www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/second-world-war/d-day/75th-anniversary

Creully, Calvados

• 1400 - 1900hrs
  Château de Creullet (14480) Creully Reconstruction Camp. Come back to the daily life of the soldiers and civilians who fought during the Second World War over the British sector of Creully and more precisely to the Creullet Castle, which was a particularly important place in the Battle of Normandy. (Until 9th June)

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1000hrs
  Airship Hangar: reconstruction about the 1917 historic period


• 1430 and 1630hrs
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Guided tour at the hangar detailing the battle at Écausseville (only in French). 100 people maximum.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr

Finchingfield, Essex

• 1900 - 2130hrs
  The 6th June marks the 75th anniversary of D Day. Mark this historic day by joining us for this D-Day Special Edition talk about the History of RAF Wethersfield. Learn interesting and poignant facts about the air base. The role the area played in the war including details of two missions that were flown from Wethersfield on June 6 1944. For one night only the Guildhall goes back in time. Expect war time music and beer on offer. Drinks can be purchased - cash only please.

Hiesville, Manche

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Reconstruction of an American Field Hospital at Château Colombière, with surgical unit, aid post and personal living space. Free Entry. Organised by: Association HBT 44 and RCPT. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 52 69

Lessay, Manche

• All Day
  Normandy Airfield Camp Military re-enactment dedicated to the air forces of the Second World War, nearly 6000 m² of camp, more than 150 paras C47, 50 aircraft gathered on airfield "ALG-A20". (Until 9th June)

Liesville-sur-Douve, Manche

• All Day
  US Military Camp with the GMC Maroilles and Overlord 59 associations at Le Becquet, Marais du Pommier. Free entry. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56

Lion-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 2100hrs
  Liberation Ball with the orchestra "Jacks & Jills Swing Band" and participation of "Rock N Go".
  +33 (0)2 14 47 92 52
  webmaster@lionsurmer.fr

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 2245hrs
  Night show about the battle at the Manor. Entrance €10 per person. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Merville-Franceville, Calvados

• Same Hours as Museum
  British Camp Once again the Association France 44 return to make a camp representing British paratroopers and commandos. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• Same Hours as Museum
  German Camp Discover the lives of German soldiers in their camp. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com
• 2200hrs
  "They Didn't Know It Was Impossible" Historical re-enactment with sound and light show, focusing on key stages in the Battery of Merville history; from construction to the final assault. Costumes, vintage vehicles and projection take the audience into the heart of history. €15 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 91 47 53
  sonetlumieremfp@gmail.com

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Ouistreham, Calvados

• All Day
  WWII Ships at Quai Charcot Presence of the "Belle Poule" and the "Mutin" (two French Second World War boats).
  +33 (0)2 31 97 73 03
  animation@ville-ouistreham.fr or stephanie.evenementiel@ville-ouistreham.fr


• 0830hrs
  Run to Pegasus. Starts at 0830hrs, runners come together at the port and depart on the towpath towards Pegasus Bridge. To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and to honour the men who spearheaded the invasion, the highly successful event which was first staged in 2009 is being repeated in 2019. On 4th June 2019, a group of 186 sponsored runners will set off from the site of Tarrant Rushton Airfield in Dorset and make their way into the New Forest and down to Portsmouth, covering 62 miles in under 24 hours. All participants must raise a minimum of £1,000 in sponsorship for The Veterans Charity. Each runner on the Run to Pegasus will represent a specific member of the Coup de Main group and will be issued with a commemorative t-shirt to wear for the final leg to the landing zone. The t-shirts will carry the name of the man they are representing. Some of the runners that have already signed up are relatives of men of the Coup de Main force.
  www.veteranscharity.org.uk/rtop

Périers-en-Auge, Calvados

• 1400hrs
  Unveiling of plaque on bridge over River Dives. The Veterans Charity will unveil a plaque dedicated to the thirty men of 22 Platoon who landed in no. 4 glider which went off course. The men had a very difficult time trying to reach their objective of Horsa Bridge, and faced intense enemy resistance and flooded fields for almost the whole 10-mile march back to rendezvous with their comrades. Three men lost their lives during the 24 hours and the platoon, together with approx. 15 other troops who they gathered along the way, made it to Ranville on 7th June with several casualties.


• 1430hrs
  "22 Plt" lead the group on a march back to Pegasus Bridge.

Port-en-Bessin, Calvados

• Late Afternoon
  In the footsteps of 47 Royal Marine Commando Arrival in the town of the historic hike which started in Asnelles in the morning.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 92 33

Quinéville, Manche

• Time TBC
  Battle re-enactment with scale model tanks, accompanied by pyrotechnic and sound effects. (Until 8th June).
  +33 (0)6 47 92 88 07
  mickael_herry@hotmail.fr

Ranville, Calvados

• 1700hrs
  Arrival of "22 Platoon" group from Périers-en-Auge

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #1: Open-air, 26 panels entitled "Signs of the collaboration and the Resistance", organised by: Ministry of Defence, the National Office of veterans and the association "Flowers of the Resistance" (Final Day)


• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - exhibition #2: Ancient Postcards from the 1939/45 period showing the major towns of Omaha Beach sector. (Final Day)


• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - reconstruction of 1939/45 period scenes. (Until 7th June)


• 1000 - 1200hrs and 1400 - 1800hrs
  "Big Red One" Camp - Reconstruction of an American camp about the troops of the first liberators on the morning of 6th June 1944. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr


• 1730hrs
  Concert of Colonel Gabriel with his orchestra composed of 226 musicians on the esplanade by the Signals Monument.
  +33 (0)6 32 13 44 89
  mairie.saintlaurent904@orange.fr

Saint-Côme-du-Mont, Manche

• 2000hrs
  Band of Brothers actors signing session at the D-Day Experience (Dead Man's Corner Museum). €20 per person. Does not include admission to the museum.
  www.wwiifoundation.org/events/film/

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of US military camp. Free entrance. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 0900hrs
  Commemorative Ceremony at the Leadership monument (Major Dick Winters monument) in tribute to the airborne troops. Organised by: Association D-Day Overlord


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org


• 1000 - 1200hrs
  Military vehicle exhibition.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 1400hrs
  Church square - paratrooper demonstration in the period of 1944.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 1600hrs
  Ceremony at the Alexandre Renaud monument.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 1630hrs
  Mass in the church.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 1730hrs
  Ceremony at the monument of AVA.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 1800hrs
  Demonstration of parachuting accuracy (Weather dependant).
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 1830hrs
  L.Bohec project.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33


• 2030hrs
  Concert for Peace in the main square.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33

Tailleville, Calvados

• 2130hrs
  "What a Pretty Beach" Documentary screening that takes place exactly 75 years after D-Day, at the very place where the Acadian veterans present in the documentary spent their first night in France.
  infos@semaineacadienne.net

Utah Beach, Manche

• 0630hrs
  Memorial meeting on Utah Beach, at the exact time the men landed on June 6, 1944. This gathering will take place in parallel on the other 5 beaches, at the time of the various landings. Organised by: Overlord Association - Marc Laurenceau.
  +33 (0)6 80 45 45 89 93
  marc.laurenceau@free.fr


• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of US military camp (Medics, US Navy, Army Air corps, civilians), with a parade of World War Two vehicles, concerts and food (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35


• 1000hrs
  Official Ceremony


• Time TBC
  Liberty By The Sea Land Art. A group of young German and French students (from Felix Buhot college) will make an ephemeral sculpture with waste collected on the beach.


• Late Afternoon
  Choir "Voix de la Paix Partagée". Concert given by young German and French singers. Extracts from Anne Franks diary will be read out.


• 2300hrs
  Fireworks

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• Time TBC
  Access to the floating causeways with photo exhibition, discovery of an infirmary and tours in military vehicles. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 36 18 85 12
  mc-costy@hotmail.fr


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)


• 1430hrs
  Concert and start of the musical parade with 8 groups of musicians who will march from Vierville towards St Laurent.
  +33 (0)6 32 13 44 89
  mairie.saintlaurent904@orange.fr

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

• 0930hrs
  D-Day 75th Land Run at The Xcel Leisure Centre (first day of 3-day event). D-Day runs will be held from Thursday 6th June 2019 to Saturday 8th June 2019 and are 6-hour timed events where participants choose from 5km to ultra-marathon. Particpants can complete as many, or as few, laps as they like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course along the beautiful River Thames. Runners of all abilities welcomed - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes...or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6-hour time limit. Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Price: £37.95 (Affiliated) or £39.95 (Unaffiliated).
  www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/events/d-day-75th-land-run

York, North Yorkshire

• 1815 - 1945hrs
  Uncovering Stories: York's Normandy Veterans A talk at the York Explore Library Learning Centre. Tickets: £6 or £5 with a York Card. Tickets available from any Explore Library or www.yortime.org.uk.
  www.exploreyork.org.uk

Friday 7th June 2019

Amfreville, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Ceremony at Charles Deglopper monument. Orgnanised by: U.S Normandie mémoire.
  daniel.briard@hotmail.fr


• 1600hrs
  Ceremony at the "Vergers Timmes", Tiers' path. Orgnanised by: U.S Normandie mémoire.
  daniel.briard@hotmail.fr


• 1700hrs
  Historic parachute jump of men in period Second World War uniforms, on Drop Zone "T" (weather dependant) by Liberty Jump Team Inc.

Arromanches-les-Bains, Calvados

• Time TBC
  Commemorative overflight of 75 Second World War Piper L4 Grasshopper observation aircraft. Squadron flight of 3-6 planes for 1 hour.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 34 31


• 1400 - 2300hrs
  The songs of Glenn Miller and The Andrews Sisters will be remembered, and well as Elvis Presley, rockabilly and the famous Boogie-woogie.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 34 31

Asnelles, Calvados

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  La Grange à Dîme - Camp and model exhibition dedicated to the 1944 British Army. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43 or +33 (0)7 72 28 86 92
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr

Bayeux, Calvados

• 1900hrs
  Liberty Ball Swing, brass and big band... with the Hot Swing Sextet and then the Glenn's Swing Orchestra. Two major swing bands you will turn the clock back to the 1930s and 1940s and celebrate Liberation moments. Food available on site.
  +33 (0)2 31 92 03 30

Bedford, VA

• 1900 - 2100hrs
  At the National D-day Memorial, Outdoor Concert and Canteen: Hear patriotic music and songs based on soundtracks from famous WWII films over the years. The 29th Infantry Division Band will perform along with the U.S. Coast Guard Honor Guard Silent Drill Team.


• 1930 - 2130hrs
  "Tuesday Mourning" a play written by Duane Hahn with original music by Richard Adams, tells the story of Bedford's ultimate sacrifice from the perspective of the men who were there. At Bower Center for the Arts.

Bénouville, Calvados

• 2000hrs
  Major Howard's Esplanade: Concert by Fiona Harrison; post-war music.
  +33 (0)6 74 25 18 08
  lequem.jacky@gmail.com

Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Re-enactment of a military camp with 18 vehicles (parade) and 21 tents. Rue Victor Tesnière, behind the town hall. (Until 9th June)

Beuzeville-au-Plain, Manche

• 1700hrs
  Ceremony at the monument for Agnes Bienaimé.

Caen, Calvados

• Time TBC
  Canadian ceremonies of remembrance at the Canadian Garden at the Caen Memorial, former butcher's place and Ardennes Abbey, in the presence of Canadian authorities.

Carentan, Manche

• All Day
  Camp Arizona, with military vehicles and re-enactors. Organised by: CAPA (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 34 03 46 45
  camp.arizona.normandie@gmail.com


• 0800 - 1700hrs
  Military Fair at the market hall, route américaine
  +33 (0)6 60 73 71 71
  bourse0606carentan@gmail.com


• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18


• 1000hrs
  Ceremony at République Square with 101st Airborne troops and participants of the Carentan Liberty March.


• 1130hrs
  Departure of the Carentan Liberty March. A historic walk for re-enactors of American paratroopers in Swecnod World War period uniform in tribute to all these men during the walk.
  carentanlibertymarch@outlook.com


• 1730hrs
  Ceremony at the Cole Monument, official inauguration of the Purple Heart Lane.


• 1800hrs
  At the library, readings from John Maginis' diary. He was officer in charge of civilian's affairs in Carentan in 1944.


• 2000hrs
  Winning films from the World War II International Film Festival shown at Salle du Théâtre in Carentan square. Awards presented by Band of Brothers Actors. Free event.
  www.wwiifoundation.org/events/film/

Carpiquet, Calvados

• 1000 - 1700hrs
  Air show at the airfield organised by "Daks over Normandy" with the gathering of dozens of C-47 aircraft. Price: families €, adults €20, children €10. Free for children under 8.

Catz, Manche

• 1100 - 1300hrs
  Band of Brothers actors signing session at the Normandy Victory Museum in Carentan. €20 per person. Does not include admission to the museum.
  www.wwiifoundation.org/events/film/

Chef-du-Pont, Manche

• 1200hrs
  Country meal near Rex Combs Square.


• 1400hrs
  Ceremony at Rex Combs Square.

Cherbourg, Manche

• 1800hrs
  Departure of the ship Navigator with US and Canadian veterans.
  +33 (0)2 33 93 52 02
  g.perinet@ot-cotentin.fr

Colleville-Montgomery, Calvados

• 2030hrs
  Resist for Freedom Classical music concert by the pantagrulair wind quintet. A musical tribute to composers and musicians, such as Francis Poulenc, who fought for freedom during the Second World War and participated in their own way in the Resistance.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 12 61
  colleville.my@orange.fr

Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Camp reconstruction at Overlord Museum, with historic vehicles, including a dynamic display of vehicles and armoured cars no the museum's tank track. Scale model fair. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 00 55

Colomby-Anguerny, Calvados

• 2300hrs
  Fireworks near the inukshuk, in Bill Ross Street (a Canadian veteran visited the town frequently).
  +33 (0)2 31 80 08 30
  mairie@anguerny.fr

Cresserons, Calvados

• 17300hrs
  Sharing Memories A reminder of a faithful friendship between the veterans of the 22nd Dragoons and the population of Cresserons. Music, songs, dancing, theatre in tribute to the 22nd Dragoons, peace and freedom.
  +33 (0)6 82 25 41 80
  pqpr@online.fr

Creully, Calvados

• 1400 - 1900hrs
  Château de Creullet (14480) Creully Reconstruction Camp. Come back to the daily life of the soldiers and civilians who fought during the Second World War over the British sector of Creully and more precisely to the Creullet Castle, which was a particularly important place in the Battle of Normandy. (Until 9th June)


• 1900hrs
  Concert by Miss Paramount followed by fireworks and open-air dance.
  +33 (0)6 77 01 51 84
  cruelly.camp@gmail.com

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1030 and 1630hrs
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Guided tour at the hangar detailing the battle at Écausseville (only in French). 100 people maximum.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1430hrs
  Meeting between American veterans and pupils.

Hiesville, Manche

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Reconstruction of an American Field Hospital at Château Colombière, with surgical unit, aid post and personal living space. Free Entry. Organised by: Association HBT 44 and RCPT. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 52 69

Lessay, Manche

• All Day
  Normandy Airfield Camp Military re-enactment dedicated to the air forces of the Second World War, nearly 6000 m² of camp, more than 150 paras C47, 50 aircraft gathered on airfield "ALG-A20". (Until 9th June)

Liesville-sur-Douve, Manche

• All Day
  US Military Camp with the GMC Maroilles and Overlord 59 associations at Le Becquet, Marais du Pommier. Free entry. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 2245hrs
  Night show about the battle at the Manor. Entrance €10 per person. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Merville-Franceville, Calvados

• Same Hours as Museum
  British Camp Once again the Association France 44 return to make a camp representing British paratroopers and commandos. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• Same Hours as Museum
  German Camp Discover the lives of German soldiers in their camp. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• 2200hrs
  "They Didn't Know It Was Impossible" Historical re-enactment with sound and light show, focusing on key stages in the Battery of Merville history; from construction to the final assault. Costumes, vintage vehicles and projection take the audience into the heart of history. €15 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 91 47 53
  sonetlumieremfp@gmail.com

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Picauville, Manche

• 1830hrs
  Ceremony at the 90th ID Monument, booking required.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 00 18


• 2000hrs
  Friendship dinner at JC Flambart room. Come share your dinner with American and German soldiers. Prior booking required - €28 for adults, €14 for children. Organised by:Picauville se souvient
  +33 (0)2 33 41 02 48
  denis1975.dennebouy@gmail.com

Port-en-Bessin, Calvados

• 1500-1800hrs
  Parade of historic vehicles with re-enactors wearing period dress.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 92 33


• 1900hrs
  Concert by Royal Marines orchestra.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 92 33

Quinéville, Manche

• Time TBC
  Battle re-enactment with scale model tanks, accompanied by pyrotechnic and sound effects. (Until 8th June).
  +33 (0)6 47 92 88 07
  mickael_herry@hotmail.fr

Ravenoville, Manche

• 1130hrsC
  Depart from Marmion Farm in Ravenoville on the walk towards Carentan. Bivouac overnight.
  +33 (0)2 33 42 74 00
  carentanlibertymarch@outlook.com

Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, Calvados

• from 1900hrs
  Liberation Ball Gather around the kiosk to taste the happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the liberation with "Minor Swing" (from 2030hrs). Enjoy the mix between jazz and accordion music on frenzied rhythms. Food and bar on site (mussels & fries) from 1900hrs.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 95 92
  animation@saintaubinsurmer.fr

Saint-Germain-de-Varreville, Manche

• 1830hrs (children)
  Trail for children in memory of the Pathfinders (1km).
  +33 (0)6 04 07 53 83


• 1900hrs (adults)
  Trail for adults in memory of the Pathfinders (9.5km).
  +33 (0)6 04 07 53 83

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  At Maison de la Libération - reconstruction of 1939/45 period scenes. (Final Day)


• 1000 - 1200hrs and 1400 - 1800hrs
  "Big Red One" Camp - Reconstruction of an American camp about the troops of the first liberators on the morning of 6th June 1944. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr

Saint-Marcouf de L'isle, Manche

• 1400hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. Battery de Crisbecq - Battle of tanks and armoured vehicles. Shows and entertainment, US and German camp, craft workshops, tanks, parades, etc. Food and drinks on site. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04
• 1400hrs and 1700hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. A re-enactment of the storming of the German gun battery at Crisbecq. Booking required via number below. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of US military camp. Free entrance. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org


• 0900hrs
  Ceremony at the monument to the 3 temporary cemeteries.


• 0930hrs
  Mass at the church.


• 1045hrs
  Ceremony at the Signal Monument.


• 1145hrs
  Ceremony at the "km 0" liberty route marker in front of the Town Hall.


• 1150hrs
  Wreath laying at the monument in memory of the civilian casualties.


• 1900hrs
  SOLD OUT Liberty Banquet at the hall market. Share a dinner and evening with paratroopers from different nationalities that will be maknig the big parachute drop on Sunday. Some Veterans and family members will also attend the dinner. Limited number of participants, so prior booking required (until 1st May). Entrance fees: €36.00 per adult and €15.00 per child (7-12 years old). Your participation helps to finance Veterans & family members coming and soldiers invitation.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33
  ot.sme@ccbdc.fr or contact@ava-normandie.org


• 2100 - 2215hrs
  Concert "La Jazz en vadrouille".


• 2230 - 2330hrs
  Concert "Ladies for Liberty".

Sainteny, Manche

• 1030hrs
  Moment of remembrance at la Roserie (RD 171, direction Périers, second road on the left)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 05 64


• 1115hrs
  Moment of remembrance at Les Forges (RD 971)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 05 64

Thaon, Calvados

• 0230hrs
  Jazz concert with 1940's music by "Melon Jazz"."
  +33 (0)2 31 80 01 36
  mairiethaon14@orange.fr

Utah Beach, Manche

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of US military camp (Medics, US Navy, Army Air corps, civilians), with a parade of World War Two vehicles, concerts and food (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35


• 1800 - 2200hrs
  Utah Memory Ball Concerts with French and American songs from the 1940's outside the Museum. Catering and drinks available on site.


• Last entrance 2100hrs
  Late night opening of the museum - until 2200hrs (last entrance 2100hrs).
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35
  musee@utah-beach.com


• 2300hrs
  Fireworks on Utah Beach.

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• Time TBC
  Access to the floating causeways with photo exhibition, discovery of an infirmary and tours in military vehicles. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 36 18 85 12
  mc-costy@hotmail.fr


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

• 0930hrs
  D-Day 75th Air Run at The Xcel Leisure Centre (second day of 3-day event).
  www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/events/d-day-75th-air-run

Saturday 8th June 2019

Amfreville, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Ceremony at the Gueuteville village, Chaplain Maternowski site.


• 1100hrs
  Mass at the Cauquigny Chapel with two American Franciscan monks


• 1600hrs
  Path of Memory Historic walk (8km) with commentary "These decisive days". Fierce fights took place in the marshlands in June, learn more about gliders. Commentaries about the fights on DZ "T" by the 82nd Airborne. Departure at the local hall. Booking is required as places are limited. Entrance fee €2.00 per person (under 10's free)
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33
  daniel.briard@hotmail.fr

Angoville-au-Plain, Manche

• 1030hrs
  Mass.


• 1000hrs
  Ceremony in the village, with Second World War veterans and a tribute to the medics Robert E. Wright and Kenneth J. Moore. Booking via number below.
  +33 (0)2 33 21 00 33
  daniel.briard@hotmail.fr

Anguerny, Calvados

• 2100hrs
  Jake's Gift Festival Hall presents a play that tells the story of a Canadian veteran who returned to France for the 60th anniversary of the Landings. He meets a 10-year-old girl there, Isabelle. Captivated by the story of the old man and curious to know everything about his past, she will gradually lead him to remember his memories. entry €10.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 33 25 or +33 (0)2 31 97 30 41 or +33 (0)2 31 37 46 80
  mairie@anguerny.fr or secretaire@anguerny.fr

Anisy, Calvados

• 2030hrs
  Radio show at Town Hall. The free show will feature a music show from 1939 to 1945.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 33 25 or +33 (0)2 31 44 14 98
  mairie@anguerny.fr or infos@terresdenacre.com

Arromanches-les-Bains, Calvados

• 1000hrs
  5 Beaches - 5 Runners Five runners (USA, GB, Germany, Canada, France) will cross along the five D-Day Landing Beaches nonstop. Ouistreham: 0630hrs, Courseulles-sur-Mer: 0830hrs, Arromanches-les-Bains: 1000hrs, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer: 1230hrs and Utah Beach: 1900hrs. Come to cheer them on!
  +33 (0)6 42 57 14 18
  cpnob@orange.fr


• Time TBC
  Sportive parachutists dropping in the evening.

Asnelles, Calvados

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  La Grange à Dîme - Camp and model exhibition dedicated to the 1944 British Army. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43 or +33 (0)7 72 28 86 92
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr

Bedford, VA

• 1100 - 1300hrs
  Parade of the Greatest Generation In Downtown Bedford, Main and Bridge Streets, enjoy a 1940s-era parade as part of the 75th Anniversary Commemoration events. Antique cars, bands, veterans, living historians, and more will take to the streets in tribute to those who served. At the end of the parade, a bell will toll marking the 19 men from Company A and one from Company F from Bedford killed on June 6, 1944.


• 1930 - 2130hrs
  "Tuesday Mourning" a play written by Duane Hahn with original music by Richard Adams, tells the story of Bedford's ultimate sacrifice from the perspective of the men who were there. At Bower Center for the Arts.

Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Re-enactment of a military camp with 18 vehicles (parade) and 21 tents. Rue Victor Tesnière, behind the town hall. (Until 9th June)


• 1600hrs
  Bagpipe Parade with around 60 pipers and snare drums in a musical parade.
  +33 (0)2 31 37 46 80
  info@terresdenacre.com


• 1700hrs
  The Landing Told to Children and Parents In period outfits follow in the footsteps of the Canadians who landed on 6th June 1944. Monuments, bunkers and vehicles. €5 per person. Duration 90 mins and distance 0.5km. Under 12's are free.
  +33 (0)6 64 74 26 69
  visitescoeurhistoire@laposte.net

Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, Calvados

• 1500hrs
  Liberation Parade In an old style main street, come to see the liberation as you were there. A walk parade with civilians and soldiers wearing 1940's dress, preceded by a Scottish pipe band composed of 30 musicians, will be followed by more than 150 civilian and military Second World War vehicles and other surprises. Drink and souvenirs on site.
  +33 (0)7 77 31 86 20
  upthejohns@gmail.com


• 1900hrs
  Up the Johns! Liberty Ball 4th edition of the liberation ball organized by Up the Johns! Association. In a warm and redesigned atmosphere live during an evening the liberation of the village with 1940's classic songs played by the band Dancing Day. Food and drink on site. Entrance €5.00 per person
  +33 (0)7 77 31 86 20
  upthejohns@gmail.com

Bude, Cornwall

• 1000 - 1700hrs
  The Kitchen Front D-Day 75 1940's Tea Room style canteen in an atmospheric Grade II listed building. The bunting will be up, swing music will be playing, and tables are laid with proper table cloths and vintage fine china. Serving traditional afternoon tea, high teas and cakes with loose leaf tea and artisan coffee. WAAF staff are on hand to serve you. Maximum 16 people capacity, so booking required. Prices start at £5 per person for a pot of tea and generous slice of homemade cake, up to £25 for Churchill's Tea Cabinet which serves two.
  +44 (0)1288 350107
  clair@thekitchenfront.co.uk

Caen, Calvados

• 0930 - 1300hrs
  Free visit of Caen's underground cold room (Square Jeanine Boitard).

Carentan, Manche

• All Day
  Camp Arizona, with military vehicles and re-enactors. Organised by: CAPA (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 34 03 46 45
  camp.arizona.normandie@gmail.com


• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18


• 1100 - 1200hrs
  Lindy Hop dance at the République Square, introduction to the dance by P. Troussier from Rock'n Go.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 23 50


• 1430 - 1730hrs
  Demonstration of Lindy Hop dance accompanied by Galaad Moutonz' and concerts.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 23 50


• 1630hrs
  Parade and arrival of the exodus (re-enactment) and arrival of the Carentan Liberty March.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 23 50


• 1730 - 1900hrs
  Free Lindy Hop lessons.


• 2100 - 0200hrs
  Liberation Ball at le salle des fètes. €10.00 per person. Put on your 1940's outfits. Organised by: Carentan Liberty Group
  +33 (0)2 33 42 19 86 or +33 (0)2 33 71 23 50

Carpiquet, Calvados

• 1000 - 1700hrs
  Air show at the airfield organised by "Daks over Normandy" with the gathering of dozens of C-47 aircraft. Price: families €, adults €20, children €10. Free for children under 8.

Coigny, Manche

• 1500hrs
  Ceremony in honour of the pilots and staff of the 358th Fighter Group of the USAAF, in the presence of US military, in front of the castle of Franquetot.

Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Camp reconstruction at Overlord Museum, with historic vehicles, including a dynamic display of vehicles and armoured cars no the museum's tank track. Scale model fair. "Bolt Action" (roleplaying game) France Championship by the British company Warlord Games. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 00 55

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0830hrs
  5 Beaches - 5 Runners Five runners (USA, GB, Germany, Canada, France) will cross along the five D-Day Landing Beaches nonstop. Ouistreham: 0630hrs, Courseulles-sur-Mer: 0830hrs, Arromanches-les-Bains: 1000hrs, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer: 1230hrs and Utah Beach: 1900hrs. Come to cheer them on!
  +33 (0)6 42 57 14 18
  cpnob@orange.fr


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of Second World War military vehicles organized by the Association Compagnie F les Fusiliers Mont Royal at the Juno Beach Centre.
  +33 (0)2 31 37 32 17
  communication@junobeach.org


• 2030hrs
  3D Cinema Screening "D-Day: Normandy 1944" In memory of the D-Day Landings, the Cinéma de la Gare rebroadcasts an exceptional tribute documentary in 3D.
  +33 (0)2 31 37 41 30
  cinemadelagare@orange.fr


• 2300hrs
  Sound and Light show. Tribute to liberators through a unique and innovative show, mixing 3D projection, large screens, special effects and pyrotechnic finale. Between fiction and reality, between testimony and narration, another way to pass on memories.
  +33 (0)2 31 36 17 17
  f.foubert@ville-courseulles.fr

Creully, Calvados

• 1400 - 1900hrs
  Château de Creullet (14480) Creully Reconstruction Camp. Come back to the daily life of the soldiers and civilians who fought during the Second World War over the British sector of Creully and more precisely to the Creullet Castle, which was a particularly important place in the Battle of Normandy. (Until 9th June)

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1000hrs
  Inauguration of the monument in memory of American soldiers and Écausseville's civilians, followed by a reception.


• 1530hrs
  Historic parachute jump of men in Second World War uniforms (subject to weather conditions).
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02

Foucarville, Manche

• 1030hrs
  Ceremony at the old German Prisoner of War (POW) Camp.

Graignes-Mesnil-Angot, Manche

• 1700hrs
  Parachute drop from special US Air Force troops.


• 1800hrs
  Historic parachute jump of men in Second World War period uniforms.

Grandcamp-Maisy, Calvados

• Daytime
  Presence of "Medusa" - veteran boat of the Normandy landings.


• Until 2030hrs
  Exhibition and parade of military vehicles. After a parade through the village, display of more than 300 military vehicles, including a dozen tanks, on the port and the seafront. Departure in convoy at 2030hrs to Isigny-sur-Mer.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 64 34
  mllamy@grandcamp-maisy.fr


• Evening
  Entertainment with SNSM barbecue with musical acts.


• 2300hrs
  Firework display with sound.

Graye-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930hrs
  Memorial walk of 9km retracing the moment when the Canadians of the 7th Brigade and the British of the 69th joined together. The walk will be narrated by Philippe Vervaeke (historian) and Corinne Vervaeke (guide interpreter). Parking Avenue Du G. De Gaulle. Walk ends at Creully.
  +33 (0)2 31 80 67 08
  officedetourisme@cdc-stm.fr

Hiesville, Manche

• 1000 - 2300hrs
  Reconstruction of an American Field Hospital at Château Colombière, with surgical unit, aid post and personal living space. Free Entry. Organised by: Association HBT 44 and RCPT. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 52 69


• 1800hrs
  Book signing with Michel De Trez for his new book.


• 2000hrs
  Guided tour in la Colombière area and the old hospital.


• 2100hrs
  Reenactment of the history of the site.


• 2200hrs
  Visit of the veteran's families and tribute to the medical troops.

Isigny-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1400 - 0200hrs
  Isigny Swing Festival Isigny plunges into the 1940s atmosphere! Enjoy all the events offered during the festival, including concerts, dance contests, picnic, ball, flea market, pin-up makeover and vehicle show. The 2019 edition will gather more than a dozen groups, including international guests. Food and refreshments available on site. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 62 67 31 75
  easygnyfest@gmail.com


• 1500 - 1800hrs
  Book signing by Marc Laurenceau at the Maison de la Presse at the occasion of the publication of his book "D-Day Hour by Hour".


• 2130hrs
  Semi-nocturnal military vehicle parade.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 46 00
  accueil@isigny-omaha-tourisme.fr

La Cambe, Calvados

• 2100hrs
  Liberation Ball.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 71 86
  mairie-lacambe@wanadoo.fr

La Fière, Manche

• 2245hrs
  Animated and commented demonstration with a group of 16 pathfinders (duration about 30 minutes).

Langrune-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1000hrs
  On the occasion of the Bernièraise and the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, two hikes are proposed by the CDV Association in tribute to the soldiers who landed on Juno Beach. The walkers will follow the coastline from the sailing schools to the beach of Bernières-sur-Mer where the the boats of the Bernièraise will land.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 30 41 or +33 (0)2 31 37 46 80
  info@terresdenacre.com

Lessay, Manche

• All Day
  Normandy Airfield Camp Military re-enactment dedicated to the air forces of the Second World War, nearly 6000 m² of camp, more than 150 paras C47, 50 aircraft gathered on airfield "ALG-A20". (Until 9th June)

Liesville-sur-Douve, Manche

• All Day
  US Military Camp with the GMC Maroilles and Overlord 59 associations at Le Becquet, Marais du Pommier. Free entry. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56

Lion-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1500 - 1700hrs
  Concert and dance with D-Day Ladies and Tribute Andrews Sisters music. 1940's atmosphere: come in outfit from the period! More than 150 Second World War jeeps will gather on the dike.
  +33 (0)2 14 47 92 52
  webmaster@lionsurmer.fr

Luc-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1100hrs
  Exhibition of up to 150 jeeps on the seafront followed by a parade through the streets of Luc-sur-Mer starting at 1400hrs.
  +33 (0)7 84 07 94 59
  nclairet-et-mairie-luc@orange.fr


• 1400 - 1700hrs
  Entertainment with "40's Trio Swing" between the seafront and the park.
  +33 (0)7 84 07 94 59
  nclairet-et-mairie-luc@orange.fr


• 1500 - 1700hrs
  City hall park: Concert by "Bal Mazette" (photobus and exhibition of a jeep).
  +33 (0)7 84 07 94 59
  nclairet-et-mairie-luc@orange.fr


• 1800 - 2000hrs
  Sea front parking: Concert by "Melon Jazz Band".
  +33 (0)7 84 07 94 59
  nclairet-et-mairie-luc@orange.fr

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 2100hrs
  Jazz concert.
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 2245hrs
  Night show about the battle at the Manor. Entrance €10 per person. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Merville-Franceville, Calvados

• Same Hours as Museum
  British Camp Once again the Association France 44 return to make a camp representing British paratroopers and commandos. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• Same Hours as Museum
  German Camp Discover the lives of German soldiers in their camp. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• 2200hrs
  "They Didn't Know It Was Impossible" Historical re-enactment with sound and light show, focusing on key stages in the Battery of Merville history; from construction to the final assault. Costumes, vintage vehicles and projection take the audience into the heart of history. €15 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 91 47 53
  sonetlumieremfp@gmail.com

North Hykeham, East Midlands

• 1930hrs
  The Kitchen Front D-Day 75 Concert at Terry O'Toole Theatre. Following the International Bomber Command Centre's themes of Recognition, Remembrance and Reconciliation, the IBCC Orchestra & Choir bring to life the personal endeavour and sacrifice of those on both sides of a conflict to free Europe from tyranny. Using letters and films from the IBCC archives, combined with music and narrative, a picture is painted of the activities to aid the landing of troops on the beaches on D Day June 6th, 1944. Adults: £12.50 to £13.50 / Concessions: £10 to £11.50.

Omonville La Rogue, Manche

• 1000 - 2359hrs
  Eclectic festival with cultural events and meetings/exchanges with the Anglo-Norman Island of Alderney. Follow guided tours with inhabitants about Omonville and Alderney, especially during the Second World War (the island has been evacuated and converted into a prisoner camp). Outdoor photo exhibitions. Saturday: festive evening with convivial meal and concerts.
  +33 (0)2 33 94 12 18
  asso.3ptitspoints@gmail.com

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Ouistreham, Calvados

• 0630hrs
  5 Beaches - 5 Runners Five runners (USA, GB, Germany, Canada, France) will cross along the five D-Day Landing Beaches nonstop. Ouistreham: 0630hrs, Courseulles-sur-Mer: 0830hrs, Arromanches-les-Bains: 1000hrs, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer: 1230hrs and Utah Beach: 1900hrs. Come to cheer them on!
  +33 (0)6 42 57 14 18
  cpnob@orange.fr


• 1600 - 1800hrs
  Parade of Willys jeeps in the streets of Ouistreham. Approximateley 150-200 original vehicles. Departure of the parade from "Route de Lion" and arrival at "Terrain des prairies de la mer" (exhibition of the vehicles)


• 2030hrs
  Church Saint Samson - Celtic music by the elders of Bagad de Lann Bihoué accompanied by the traditional music band "Strollad Kozh".
  +33 (0)2 31 97 73 03
  animation@ville-ouistreham.fr or stephanie.evenementiel@ville-ouistreham.fr

Petwood, Lincolnshire

• 1730hrs
  1944 - 2019 D-Day Weekend Commemoration. Featuring the Stars of the 40's with a wide range of tributes to Vera Lynn, George Formby, Gracie Fields, G.I. Frank Sinatra, Flanagan & Allen. Sketches from It Ain't Half Hot and Dad's Army will amuse and entertain. Bring your picnic blankets or chairs and relax whilst celebrating the best 40's music. Full catering and bar available on site.

Quinéville, Manche

• Time TBC
  Battle re-enactment with scale model tanks, accompanied by pyrotechnic and sound effects. (Final Day).
  +33 (0)6 47 92 88 07
  mickael_herry@hotmail.fr

Ranville, Calvados

• 1100hrs
  Ceremony at the British War Cemetery in honour of the Commonwealth soldiers who fell during the Battle of Normandy, with the participation of the members of the Poppies of the Commonwealth program, which proposes the sponsorship of war graves in Normandy.

Rots, Calvados

• 1300hrs
  Free exhibition of military objects of veterans from the 46th Royal Marines Commando (at Lasson Festival Hall).


• 1930hrs
  Summer festival where everyone brings their own picnic. Barbecue and ball.


• 2200hrs
  Fireworks in the park of Lasson Castle.

Saint-André-de-l'Eure, Eure

• 1100 - 1800hrs
  Static presentation of WWII aircraft participating in the operation "L-Birds back to Normandy".

Saint-Aubin-D'Arquenay, Calvados

• 1830 - 2330hrs
  Musical aperitif for the fourth year in a post-war atmosphere (music, dancing, etc.). If you come dressed from the period a surprise awaits you! Exhibition of period posters and collection of vintage records decorate the festival hall. Food on site.
  +33 (0)6 13 50 21 44
  staubindarquenay@gmail.com

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1000 - 1200hrs and 1400 - 1800hrs
  "Big Red One" Camp - Reconstruction of an American camp about the troops of the first liberators on the morning of 6th June 1944. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr


• 1230hrs
  5 Beaches - 5 Runners Five runners (USA, GB, Germany, Canada, France) will cross along the five D-Day Landing Beaches nonstop. Ouistreham: 0630hrs, Courseulles-sur-Mer: 0830hrs, Arromanches-les-Bains: 1000hrs, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer: 1230hrs and Utah Beach: 1900hrs. Come to cheer them on!
  +33 (0)6 42 57 14 18
  cpnob@orange.fr


• Time TBC
  39/45 Ball at the Maison de la Libération, open to people dressed in period costume. Free. Food on site.
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr


• 1600 - 1730hrs
  1939/45 Music Concert at the church by the Bayeux Orpheon
  +33 (0)2 31 21 58 29

Saint-Marcouf de L'isle, Manche

• 1400hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. Battery de Crisbecq - Battle of tanks and armoured vehicles. Shows and entertainment, US and German camp, craft workshops, tanks, parades, etc. Food and drinks on site. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04
• 1400hrs and 1700hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. A re-enactment of the storming of the German gun battery at Crisbecq. Booking required via number below. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04


• Late Evening
  Fireworks

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of US military camp. Free entrance. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 0900 - 1700hrs
  Military fair at the stadium. Free entry. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20


• 1900hrs
  5 Beaches - 5 Runners Five runners (USA, GB, Germany, Canada, France) will cross along the five D-Day Landing Beaches nonstop. Ouistreham: 0630hrs, Courseulles-sur-Mer: 0830hrs, Arromanches-les-Bains: 1000hrs, Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer: 1230hrs and Utah Beach: 1900hrs. Come to cheer them on!
  +33 (0)6 42 57 14 18
  cpnob@orange.fr

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org


• 0900hrs
  Demonstration of parachuting accuracy (weather dependant).


• 0900 - 2000hrs
  D-Day Memorial parade with 3000 musicians from 15 American states, including NYPD pipes and drums, Sound of the Rockies, Fame: All American Show Choir and many others.


• 2100hrs
  Musical performance by four nations country blues orchestra.


• 2245hrs
  Rehearsal demonstrations on the Camp Geronimo site in the use of anti-aircraft searchlights.

Southwick, Hampshire

• All Day
  Southwick D-Day 75 Revival (first day of 2-day event). For the sixth year running, the village of Southwick in Hampshire is joined in partnership with Southwick Park to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day by offering an exciting and unique opportunity for visitors from all over the world to breathe in the atmosphere of those historic days at the nerve-centre of Operation Overlord. Southwick is just North of Portsmouth on the South Coast of England, PO17 6EA. Events over the two days include exclusive D-Day map room visits, talks by renowned World War II military historians, Tiger Moth 9 Aeronautical Display, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly-past, Royal Navy Cadet Field Gun Run, "The Village at War" exhibition in the Church, 1940's dinner dance, World War II military vehicles display and motorcade, period funfair, Horndean band and wartime sing along, swing dance lessons, 1940's school lesson, steam bus rides, live music in the Golden Lion pub and Red Lion pub, walking history tours.
  www.southwickrevival.co.uk/

Tilly-sur-Seulles, Calvados

• 1330hrs
  Festival Hall - official Comanche delegation will introduce their culture and present their role including Code Talkers, veterans will participate.
  +33 (0)6 07 59 46 02
  association@tilly1944.com


• 1330hrs
  "Panaramic view over the Battlefield". At the stadium, for the first time, a tethered balloon will provide a view over the Tilly-sur-Seulles battlefield (weather dependant).
  +33 (0)6 07 59 46 02
  association@tilly1944.com


• 2030hrs
  Open-air dance at the stadium with brass band concert playing 1940's music. Includes the participation of traditional Comanche native American dancers and singers. Outdoor event followed by fireworks.
  +33 (0)6 07 59 46 02
  association@tilly1944.com

Tourlaville, Manche

• Time TBC
  Book Fair, photo exhibtion and 1940's Music Concert - Espace culturelle E.Leclerc - 450 Rue Pierre Brossolette.
  livres.tourlaville@scanormande.fr

Trévières, Calvados

• All Day
  Stand relating to the creation of a commemorative stamp and flame.


• Afternoon
  Tell Me About My Village?


• Evening
  Outdoor ball in costume from the period, with the group "Savoy Swing Quintet".
  +33 (0)2 31 22 50 44
  mairie@ville-trevieres.fr

Utah Beach, Manche

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of US military camp (Medics, US Navy, Army Air corps, civilians), with a parade of World War Two vehicles, concerts and food (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35


• 0930 - 1630hrs
  Departure of the Utah Memory Tour for a 70km historic vehicle trip. Departs from Utah Memory Field, crossing through Saint-Martin-de-Varreville, Crisbeq Battery, Carentan, Camp Arizona, Catz, Sainte-Côme-du-Mont and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Returns to Utah Beach at around 1630hrs. Booking Required - €38 per adult, €32 per person with a disability and €28 per child. Price includes the 70km tour, the tickets to the museums and a lunchtime meal. Organised by Arhnem 44 Association & Utah Beach D-Day Museum.
  +33 (0)7 68 09 17 87 or +33 (0)233 71 53 35
  utah.memory.field.arhnem44@gmail.com

Ver-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930hrs
  Memorial walk of 9km retracing the moment when the Canadians of the 7th Brigade and the British of the 69th joined together. The walk will be narrated by Philippe Vervaeke (historian) and Corinne Vervaeke (guide interpreter). Parking Du Sexton, Av. Du 6 Juin. Walk ends at Creully.
  +33 (0)2 31 80 67 08
  officedetourisme@cdc-stm.fr

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• Time TBC
  Access to the floating causeways with photo exhibition, discovery of an infirmary and tours in military vehicles. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 36 18 85 12
  mc-costy@hotmail.fr


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Until 9th June)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)


• 1800 - 2000hrs
  US Camp: Swing demonstration by Marilou and 50 musicians on the Mulberry Harbour "whale" roadways.

Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

• 0930hrs
  D-Day 75th Sea Run at The Xcel Leisure Centre (third day of 3-day event).
  www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/events/d-day-75th-sea-run

Sunday 9th June 2019

Arromanches-les-Bains, Calvados

• 0900 - 1500hrs
  Cross-Triathlon with swimming at sea, ATV and trail. Two course forms - S Form: swimming 500 metres, ATV 12km and trail 2 km. M Form (Normandy Championship): distances are doubled. Format S: €13.00, format M: €23.00
  +33 (0)6 12 42 86 67
  usccaentriathlon14@gmail.com


• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Asnelles, Calvados

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  La Grange à Dîme - Camp and model exhibition dedicated to the 1944 British Army. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 35 43 or +33 (0)7 72 28 86 92
  mairieasnelles@wanadoo.fr

Bayeux, Calvados

• 1100hrs
  Bayeux Liberation Parade Parade of British historic vehicles and pipe bands in the main street of the first liberated town of continental France.
  +33 (0)2 31 51 28 28

Bedford, VA

• 1100 - 1200hrs
  Field Chapel Service at the National D-Day Memorial. Conclude the 75th anniversary observance with an authentic WWII field chapel ecumenical service. A unique and moving experience with a message similar to what the troops would have heard on the eve of the Invasion.


• 1930 - 2130hrs
  "Tuesday Mourning" a play written by Duane Hahn with original music by Richard Adams, tells the story of Bedford's ultimate sacrifice from the perspective of the men who were there. At the Bower Center for the Arts.

Bény-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1700hrs
  The Landing Told to Children and Parents At the Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery. Discuss questions such as Why maintain the cemeteries? and Why continue to remember the sacrifice of the Allies for Europe's liberation - a message for the younger generation. Duration 30 mins. Free entry.
  +33 (0)6 64 74 26 69
  visitescoeurhistoire@laposte.net

Bernières-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Re-enactment of a military camp with 18 vehicles (parade) and 21 tents. Rue Victor Tesnière, behind the town hall. (Final Day)


• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Brévands, Manche

• 1100hrs
  Ceremony in honour of the American paratroopers of the 101st Airborne, at Place le Moulin.
  filthy.13@hotmail.fr

Bude, Cornwall

• 1000 - 1700hrs
  The Kitchen Front D-Day 75 1940's Tea Room style canteen in an atmospheric Grade II listed building. The bunting will be up, swing music will be playing, and tables are laid with proper table cloths and vintage fine china. Serving traditional afternoon tea, high teas and cakes with loose leaf tea and artisan coffee. WAAF staff are on hand to serve you. Maximum 16 people capacity, so booking required. Prices start at £5 per person for a pot of tea and generous slice of homemade cake, up to £25 for Churchill's Tea Cabinet which serves two.
  +44 (0)1288 350107
  clair@thekitchenfront.co.uk

Carentan, Manche

• All Day
  Camp Arizona, with military vehicles and re-enactors. Organised by: CAPA (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 34 03 46 45
  camp.arizona.normandie@gmail.com


• Time TBC
  Running the "1944", 44kms between Utah Beach and Carentan.


• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18


• 1000 - 1200hrs
  Convoy of military vehicles. Starting at Camp Arizona, arriving at Vanoble square.


• 1300hrs
  Picnic and concerts by "Duchess of Sing" and "Swing Shouters" at the marina, including a demonstration of the Lindy Hop.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 74 00


• 1400 - 1600hrs
  Nautical parade with Second World War boats, landing and amphibeous vehicles. Music will be provided by Chantelle's Choir singing 1940's songs.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 74 00


• 1700hrs
  La Carentelle concert. Organised by: Town Hall.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 74 00

Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Camp reconstruction at Overlord Museum, with historic vehicles, including a dynamic display of vehicles and armoured cars no the museum's tank track. Scale model fair. "Bolt Action" (roleplaying game) France Championship by the British company Warlord Games. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 00 55

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1030 (French version) and 1500hrs (French and English version)
  "The Landing told to children and parents" - in period outfits follow in the footsteps of the Canadians who landed on 6th June 1944. Monuments, bunkers and vehicles. Duration: 90 mins, distance 0.5km. Entry €5 per person.
  +33 (0)6 64 74 26 69
  visitescoeurhistoire@laposte.net

Creully, Calvados

• 1400 - 1900hrs
  Château de Creullet (14480) Creully Reconstruction Camp. Come back to the daily life of the soldiers and civilians who fought during the Second World War over the British sector of Creully and more precisely to the Creullet Castle, which was a particularly important place in the Battle of Normandy. (Final Day)

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1430 and 1630hrs
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Guided tour at the hangar detailing the battle at Écausseville (only in French). 100 people maximum.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 2030 - 0300hrs
  Liberation Ball at the airship hangar.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02

Grandcamp-Maisy, Calvados

• 1100hrs
  Ceremony in memory of the fighting for the Maisy battery, led in particular by the 5th (US) Ranger Battalion. Organized by: the Maisy Battery Museum.
  www.maisybattery.com/

Hiesville, Manche

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Reconstruction of an American Field Hospital at Château Colombière, with surgical unit, aid post and personal living space. Free Entry. Organised by: Association HBT 44 and RCPT. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 52 69

Isigny-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1400 - 0200hrs
  Isigny Swing Festival Isigny plunges into the 1940s atmosphere! Enjoy all the events offered during the festival, including concerts, dance contests, picnic, ball, flea market, pin-up makeover and vehicle show. The 2019 edition will gather more than a dozen groups, including international guests. Food and refreshments available on site. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 62 67 31 75
  easygnyfest@gmail.com

La Fière, Manche

• 1100hrs
  Mass parachute drop by Round Canopy Parachute Team in the American sector (weather conditions permitting). Aircraft will return to Cherbourg Maupertus airport following the drop.
  rcptusa.org/news/6301737


• 1100 - 1400hrs
  German Choir "Voix de la Paix partagée" (Shared Peace's Voice), with music from "52é Rue".


• 1300hrs
  Great military parachute jump with paratroopers from different nations (subject to weather conditions), jumping from modern military transport aircraft. Followed by demonstration of the Patrouille de France (French Red Arrows) and the Breitling Jet Team.


• 1430hrs
  Ceremony at the Iron Mike monument
  +33 (0)2 33 41 31 18

Lessay, Manche

• All Day
  Normandy Airfield Camp Military re-enactment dedicated to the air forces of the Second World War, nearly 6000 m² of camp, more than 150 paras C47, 50 aircraft gathered on airfield "ALG-A20". (Final Day)

Liesville-sur-Douve, Manche

• All Day
  US Military Camp with the GMC Maroilles and Overlord 59 associations at Le Becquet, Marais du Pommier. Free entry. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 06 71 56 56

Lion-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Longues-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Luc-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 1700hrs
  Show about the battle at the Manor. Entrance €10 per person.
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Merville-Franceville, Calvados

• Same Hours as Museum
  British Camp Once again the Association France 44 return to make a camp representing British paratroopers and commandos. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• Same Hours as Museum
  German Camp Discover the lives of German soldiers in their camp. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 64 95 81 97
  direction@batterie-merville.com


• 2200hrs
  "They Didn't Know It Was Impossible" Historical re-enactment with sound and light show, focusing on key stages in the Battery of Merville history; from construction to the final assault. Costumes, vintage vehicles and projection take the audience into the heart of history. €15 per person. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 31 91 47 53
  sonetlumieremfp@gmail.com

Omonville La Rogue, Manche

• 1200 - 1800hrs
  Eclectic festival with cultural events and meetings/exchanges with the Anglo-Norman Island of Alderney. Follow guided tours with inhabitants about Omonville and Alderney, especially during the Second World War (the island has been evacuated and converted into a prisoner camp). Outdoor photo exhibitions. Sunday: "Meetings and exchanges" buffet and closing show.
  +33 (0)2 33 94 12 18
  asso.3ptitspoints@gmail.com

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Ouistreham, Calvados

• All Day
  On the beach of Ouistreham, all day long; demonstration of synchronized team's kite flights, mega-team flights, launch of giant kites etc.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 73 03


• 2030hrs
  Parade of the Sonerienby Lann Bihoué and musicians of Strollard Kozh in the Avenue de la Mer, concert on the Esplanade Lofi.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 73 03


• 2330hrs
  Fireworks - Esplanade Lofi.
  +33 (0)2 31 97 73 03

Petwood, Lincolnshire

• 1730hrs
  1944 - 2019 D-Day Weekend Commemoration. Featuring the Stars of the 40's with a wide range of tributes to Vera Lynn, George Formby, Gracie Fields, G.I. Frank Sinatra, Flanagan & Allen. Sketches from It Ain't Half Hot and Dad's Army will amuse and entertain. Bring your picnic blankets or chairs and relax whilst celebrating the best 40's music. Full catering and bar available on site.

Port-en-Bessin, Calvados

• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Rots, Calvados

• 2100hrs
  Nations Ball with musical performances by "la Boîte à Bois" (French, German, American, English, Canadian, Israeli and other European countries folklore). Rue Haute Bonny.
  +33 (0)2 31 26 50 54

Saint-Côme-du-Mont, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Commemorative Ceremony.

Saint-Hillaire-Petitville, Manche

• 1700hrs
  Inaugration of the fresco for the liberty followed by a ceremony at the Tucker Monument.

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0830 - 1100hrs
  Braves Hike Historic hike guided by François Mathy. Free to participate.
  +33 (0)6 37 61 53 21
  mairie.stlaurent904@orange.fr


• 1400 and 1900hrs
  Freedom Games D-Day run and walk on the beach of Omaha for D-Day Flag Picking.
  +33 (0)6 42 57 14 18
  cpnob@orange.fr


• 1900 - 2359hrs
  Giant Picnic On Omaha Beach, enjoy all the festivities offered throughout the evening in a swing atmosphere! First time in Jeep, Freedom Games, D-Day Ladies concert, surprises and a sparkling finale with a big firework display in support of the D-Day Landing Beaches' candidacy to UNESCO. Throughout the evening enjoy the photo bus to capture the event. Come in vintage outfits.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 46 00
  cpnob@orange.fr


• 2330hrs
  Fireworks in co-ordination with other towns along the coast (Arromanches-les-Bains, Bernières-sur-Mer, Lion-sur-Mer, Longues-sur-Mer, Luc-sur-Mer, Port-en-Bessin and Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer)

Saint-Marcouf de L'isle, Manche

• 1400hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. Battery de Crisbecq - Battle of tanks and armoured vehicles. Shows and entertainment, US and German camp, craft workshops, tanks, parades, etc. Food and drinks on site. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04


• 1400hrs and 1700hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. A re-enactment of the storming of the German gun battery at Crisbecq. Booking required via number below. (Until 10th June)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04

Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of US military camp. Free entrance. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54


• 1000 - 1800hrs
  Exhibition of a Waco glider (replica) at the Holdy Battery. Entrance fee €2 per person. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 81 20


• 2100hrs
  "Ivy ball" at the church square. Free entry. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 56 54

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 0900 - 2200hrs
  Camp Geronimo Reconstruction of a military camp featuring US airborne troop re-enactors and vehicles. Organised by: Airborne Museum (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 35
  www.airborne-museum.org


• 1000 - 1200hrs
  Exhibition of historic military vehicles.


• 1400 - 1500hrs
  1940's / 1950's talent-show. Public prize with applause meter.


• 1515 - 1745hrs
  Musical performances.


• 1745hrs
  Soldiers return from La Fière - with a welcome speech by the Mayor and a troop review.


• 1800hrs
  Parade of historic military vehicles through the streets.


• 2045 - 2200hrs
  Musical performances, including The Four Nation Country Blues Orchestra.


• 2215 - 2330hrs
  Musical performances frmo "Mimile" and its "ramulots".


• 2330hrs
  Fireworks.

Southwick, Hampshire

• All Day
  Southwick D-Day 75 Revival (second day of 2-day event). For the sixth year running, the village of Southwick in Hampshire is joined in partnership with Southwick Park to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day by offering an exciting and unique opportunity for visitors from all over the world to breathe in the atmosphere of those historic days at the nerve-centre of Operation Overlord. Southwick is just North of Portsmouth on the South Coast of England, PO17 6EA. Events over the two days include exclusive D-Day map room visits, talks by renowned Second World War military historians, Tiger Moth 9 Aeronautical Display, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly-past, Royal Navy Cadet Field Gun Run, "The Village at War" exhibition in the Church, 1940's dinner dance, World War II military vehicles display and motorcade, period funfair, Horndean band and wartime sing along, swing dance lessons, 1940's school lesson, steam bus rides, live music in the Golden Lion pub and Red Lion pub, walking history tours.
  www.southwickrevival.co.uk/

Tilly-sur-Seulles, Calvados

• 0930 - 1800hrs
  For its 11th anniversary, the book fair will gather about ten specialized publishers, more than 40 French and foreign authors including some veterans. A dozen of French and English booksellers will be there to introduce, dedicate and sell their books about the 1944 Landings and the Battle of Normandy.
  +33 (0)6 07 59 46 02
  association@tilly1944.com


• 1300hrs
  In the footsteps of XXXth British Army Collectors and re-enactors pay tribute to British liberators by presenting to the public the equipment and British vehicles from the summer of 1944. To be held at the battle museum.
  +33 (0)6 07 59 46 02
  association@tilly1944.com

Trévières, Calvados

• Afternoon
  Open-air cinema, parade of military vehicles.


• Evening
  Concerts by "The Four Nation Country Blues Orchestra" and other groups.
  +33 (0)2 31 22 50 44
  mairie@ville-trevieres.fr

Utah Beach, Manche

• 0100hrs
  "The Longest Night" hike The third annual event of its kind. Follow in the footsteps of American paratroopers and infantrymen engaged on June 6, 1944 in the Cotentin Peninsula. Depart from the Utah Beach parking lot, followed by 6 to 7 hours of walking the drop zones with historical commentary and overnight entertainment. Arrive at Utah Beach at sunrise.


• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Reconstruction of US military camp (Medics, US Navy, Army Air corps, civilians), with a parade of World War Two vehicles, concerts and food (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35


• 0930 - 1630hrs
  Departure of the Utah Memory Tour for a 70km historic vehicle trip. Departs from Utah Memory Field, crossing through Saint-Martin-de-Varreville, Crisbeq Battery, Carentan, Camp Arizona, Catz, Sainte-Côme-du-Mont and Sainte-Marie-du-Mont. Returns to Utah Beach at around 1630hrs. Booking Required - €38 per adult, €32 per person with a disability and €28 per child. Price includes the 70km tour, the tickets to the museums and a lunchtime meal. Organised by Arhnem 44 Association & Utah Beach D-Day Museum.
  +33 (0)7 68 09 17 87 or +33 (0)233 71 53 35
  utah.memory.field.arhnem44@gmail.com


• 1200hrs
  Running the "1944" 44kms between Utah Beach and Carentan

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• All Day
  Military vehicle collectors camp - opposite Le Château de Vierville. Exhibition of military vehicles (tanks, half-tracks, scout-cars, amphibians, jeeps, etc) and reconstruction of an Allied camp by the association UNIVEM. Various events will be taking place over the course of the week. Email below for more details.(Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 17 65 55 24
  dday2019.univem@gmail.com


• Time TBC
  Access to the floating causeways with photo exhibition, discovery of an infirmary and tours in military vehicles. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 36 18 85 12
  mc-costy@hotmail.fr


• 1000 - 1900hrs
  Musée DDay Omaha Beach - Camp Reconstruction. In the heart of Omaha Beach, between the Pointe du hoc and the American Cemetery, discover a village of American, German, civilian re-enactors on a 6,000m² area. Meet various participants and attend the photo exhibition and plenty of events. Adults: €7.00, 8-15 years: €5 and under 8: free. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 16 73 12 26
  ddayomaha@orange.fr


• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Until 10th June)

Monday 10th June 2019

Angoville-au-Plain, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Parachute jump of men in period World War Two uniforms (weather dependant).

Arromanches-les-Bains, Calvados

• 0930hrs
  Peace March Memorial march in tribute to the D-Day Landings' sailors, along the beach between Arromanches-les-Bains and Courseulles-sur-Mer.
  +33 (0)2 31 36 17 17 or +33 (0)6 26 54 35 61
  f.foubert@ville-courseulles.fr

Carentan, Manche

• All Day
  Camp Arizona, with military vehicles and re-enactors. Organised by: CAPA (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 34 03 46 45
  camp.arizona.normandie@gmail.com


• From 1000hrs
  Old Abe Camp - Purple Heart Lane The Currahee Commemo Airborne Group offers visitors an immersive atmosphere into the American Paratroopers battles, recreating trenches, foxholes and mortar positions. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 33 21 04 18

Colleville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930 - 1900hrs
  Camp reconstruction at Overlord Museum, with historic vehicles, including a dynamic display of vehicles and armoured cars no the museum's tank track. Scale model fair. "Bolt Action" (roleplaying game) France Championship by the British company Warlord Games. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 31 22 00 55

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1500 (English version) and 1800hrs (French version)
  Jake's Gift Juno Beach Centre presents a play that tells the story of a Canadian veteran who returned to France for the 60th anniversary of the Landings. He meets a 10-year-old girl there, Isabelle. Captivated by the story of the old man and curious to know everything about his past, she will gradually lead him to remember his memories. Entry €10.
  +33 (0)2 31 37 32 17
  communication@junobeach.org

Creully, Calvados

• 1400 - 1900hrs
  Château de Creullet (14480) Creully Reconstruction Camp. Come back to the daily life of the soldiers and civilians who fought during the Second World War over the British sector of Creully and more precisely to the Creullet Castle, which was a particularly important place in the Battle of Normandy. (Final Day)

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Until 11th June)


• All Day
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Temporary exhibition about World War 1, by Y. Mongold and another temporary exhibition about the memorials in the Cotentin, by D. Hamel - both in the museum. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr


• 1430 and 1630hrs
  Hangar à dirigeables d'Ecausseville Guided tour at the hangar detailing the battle at Écausseville (only in French). 100 people maximum.
  +33 (0)2 33 08 56 02
  www.aerobase.fr

Foucarville, Manche

• 1500hrs
  Ceremony at the former German Prisoner of War (POW) camp.

Isigny-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1400 - 0200hrs
  Isigny Swing Festival Isigny plunges into the 1940s atmosphere! Enjoy all the events offered during the festival, including concerts, dance contests, picnic, ball, flea market, pin-up makeover and vehicle show. The 2019 edition will gather more than a dozen groups, including international guests. Food and refreshments available on site. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 62 67 31 75
  easygnyfest@gmail.com

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33


• 1700hrs
  Show about the battle at the Manor. Entrance €10 per person.
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Osmanville, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Food and Cine Concept, showing of the film "The Longest Day" from 1100hrs to 2200hrs. Guided tour of the bunker every day at 1000hrs (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 74 72 25 15

Saint-Germain-de-Varreville, Manche

• Time TBC
  2nd Edition of "La Varrevillaise" - a run and walk in memory of the Pathfinders. Registration requierd.
  +33 (0)6 04 07 53 83
  valognesherve@gmail.com

Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1000 - 1200hrs and 1400 - 1800hrs
  "Big Red One" Camp - Reconstruction of an American camp about the troops of the first liberators on the morning of 6th June 1944. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 87 40 35 63
  sebastien.olard@wanadoo.fr

Saint-Marcouf de L'isle, Manche

• 1400hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. Battery de Crisbecq - Battle of tanks and armoured vehicles. Shows and entertainment, US and German camp, craft workshops, tanks, parades, etc. Food and drinks on site. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04


• 1400hrs and 1700hrs
  Crisbecq Attack. A re-enactment of the storming of the German gun battery at Crisbecq. Booking required via number below. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)9 82 57 61 92 / +33 (6) 68 41 09 04

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• 1100hrs
  Meeting of the families MAY, ESCHER and STEELE.


• 1130 - 1400hrs
  Musical performances, including "Harmonie de l'Etoile Sottevaise".


• 1200hrs
  Normandy Day picnic.


• 1430 - 1800hrs
  Various shows. German Choir "Voix de la Paix Partagée" (Shared Peace's Voice). French Cancan dance troop and cabaret atmosphere with "Le Tambour". American equestrian performance (on the equestrian ground next to the American military camp, near the market hall) Free entrance.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 31 18

Utah Beach, Manche

• 1030hrs
  Comanche's Ceremony at Utah Beach.

Vierville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1100 - 1800hrs
  American camp reconstruction by Omaha Beach Memory Association at Rue de la Hérode (Final Day)

Tuesday 11th June 2019

Écausseville, Manche

• All Day
  Reconstruction of a US Army camp. (Final Day)

Hermanville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930hrs
  Guided hike (duration 2:30hrs). Discover D-Day's key points in the town. Starting at 0930hrs by the sea wall, at the end of rue de Fécamp and ending with an aperitif offered at 1230hrs. Return to cars provided by bus. Reservation required.
  +33 (0)2 31 36 18 00
  accueil.hermanville@orange.fr

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Until 12th June)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

Wednesday 12th June

Carentan, Manche

• Time TBC
  Ceremony for the liberation of the city.

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 1700hrs
  Bloody Gulch Juno Beach Centre offers a free conference on the subject of allied chaplains of the battle of Normandy, given by Tom Wilson. This Canadian Anglican priest will also be signing his book "No guns, Just God's Glory".
  +33 (0)2 31 37 32 17
  communication@junobeach.org

Gosport, Hampshire

• 1300 - 1400hrs
  Lighting the way to D-Day Royal Submarine Museum - Find out about the crucial role the X- class Submarines played in D Day. The D-Day landings could have gone catastrophically wrong if it weren't for these small craft who prepared the way for the thousands of vessels and servicemen who were to approach the Normandy beaches. A short presentation will take place every Wednesday in June at 1pm next to our very own midget submarine X-24. Entry is free with a valid attraction ticket or National Membership. Booking is not required.

Méautis, Manche

• 0900 - 1800hrs
  Bloody Gulch Reconstruction of US and German Military camps with German and civilian vehicles. Guided tour of Bloody Gulch battle field (archaeological remains, museum and inside of Manor) - with fee. Exhibition of 1940's bicycles and civilians' material. Reconstruction of a 1944 school. Various demonstrations throughout the day. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 33 42 02 33

York, North Yorkshire

• 1000 - 1600hrs
  York's Normandy Veterans: a curated display. York Explore Library Learning Centre, free drop in event.
  www.exploreyork.org.uk

Thursday 13th June 2019

Caen, Calvados

• From 1000hrs
  History of the Régiment de la Chaudière of Canada. Castle of Caen outdoors. (Until 16th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 30 41 24 or +33 (0)2 31 30 42 40
  dcom@caen.fr or n.orange@caen.fr

Friday 14th June 2019

Caen, Calvados

• From 1000hrs
  History of the Régiment de la Chaudière of Canada. Castle of Caen outdoors. (Until 16th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 30 41 24 or +33 (0)2 31 30 42 40
  dcom@caen.fr or n.orange@caen.fr

Cherbourg, Manche

• 1800 - 2200hrs
  Rock/swing rhythms with "Shim-Sham" dance demonstration in outfits from the period.
  +33 (0)6 52 15 44 84
  dansesenmanche@gmail.com

Portsmouth, Hampshire

• 1000 - 1600hrs
  Identify your Second World War Treasures Bring your mystery D-Day and Second World War objects to the museum for identification by an expert panel of museum curators. Throughout the day there will be talks by curators from The D-Day Story and other museums, including The Keep Military Museum and The Museum of Army Chaplaincy.

York, North Yorkshire

• 1930hrs
  Bomb Happy - verbatim D-Day theatre at the York Army Museum. Tickets from www.exploreyork.org.uk.
  www.everwitchheatre.com

Saturday 15th June 2019

Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, Calvados

• 1300 - 1900hrs
  Oak Line Camp During a whole weekend, discover the equipment of the Allied nations, attend talk on the camp and enjoy the open-air ball on Saturday with a live performance by Miss Paramount. Drink, food and souvenirs on site.
  +33 (0)7 77 31 86 20
  upthejohns@gmail.com


• 1900hrs
  Country liberation ball in the heart of the "Oak Line Camp" (sports plateau) and hosted by Miss Paramount. Snacks and catering on site.

Caen, Calvados

• From 1000hrs
  History of the Régiment de la Chaudière of Canada. Castle of Caen outdoors. (Until 16th June)
  +33 (0)2 31 30 41 24 or +33 (0)2 31 30 42 40
  dcom@caen.fr or n.orange@caen.fr


• 1900hrs
  The "Rochambelle" - a 5km womens run/walk is also a tribute to the Rochambelles, the female nurses and ambulance drivers who belonged to General Leclerc's famous Second Armoured Division at the time of the Liberation. These courageous, committed women landed in Normandy to play a vital role in the recapture of Europe. Start: Parc Expo of Caen at 1900hrs.
  www.lescourantsdelaliberte.com/en/page/the-rochambelle1

Cherbourg, Manche

• 1100 - 2200hrs
  Military vehicle exhibition (Cherbourg 44). Stands of period articles and liberation ball with new "Shim-Sham" demonstration.
  +33 (0)6 52 15 44 84
  dansesenmanche@gmail.com

Cormolain, Calvados

• 1000 - 2000hrs
  Reconstruction of a US 1st DB field hospital on its historic site, with exhibition of vintage military equipment and a militaria fair over the two days. (Until 16th June)
  +33 (0)6 14 48 72 52 or +33 (0)2 31 77 56 17
  mairie.cormolain@orange.fr


• 2300hrs
  Fireworks.

Rocquancourt, Calvados

• 1200 - 0200hrs
  Camp and military vehicles of the Second World War. Activities for children. Jumps of paratroopers. Musical entertainment from 1900hrs. Food on site. Fireworks and outdoor ball.
  +33 (0)6 82 30 77 63
  ghyslaine-bc@hotmail.fr

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• Time TBC
  Gospel concert and performances by young people.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 48

Saunton, Devon

• 1000hrs
  Saunton D-Day 2019 event opens. Throughout the day, activities include interactive "Little Normandy" installation - a mock-up of beach defences in dunes that visitors can tour. Interactive Allied and German "camps" - living history groups on hand to interact and talk about life as it was for ordinary soldiers. Interactive Battle of Britain "war room". Interactive History Trail - period characters kids have to find and ask questions. Period song performances by the Liberty Sisters throughout the day. Stalls, beer tent, food on the beach. Extra buses laid on by Stagecoach. Additional parking options. (Until 16th June)
  https://sauntondday.co.uk/


• 1100hrs
  Period planes land on the beach.


• 1130hrs
  Vintage vehicle parade up the beach from the Burrows to arrive at Saunton end of the beach.


• 1300hrs
  Planes take off.


• 1500hrs
  Major Battle Display involving the storming of "Little Normandy" defences by 100+ re-enactors. This will be one of the biggest battle displays ever seen in the southwest.

Vouilly, Calvados

• 1400 - 1600hrs
  Discover the Castle of Vouilly which became, from June 10th to August 12th 1944, the headquarters of the first American press camp.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 46 00

Sunday 16th June 2019

Bénouville, Calvados

• 0855hrs
  The Pegasus half-marathon - named after the famous bridge from which the race starts, was the first bridge liberated by British soldiers from the 6th Airborne Division. Start from Bénouville at 0855hrs and finish at Parc Expo of Caen. FFA national label. Limited to a maximum of 5,000 participants. Championships qualifier in France. Time limit: 2h30m. Open to anyone born in 2001 and before (minimum age: 18 years old).
  www.lescourantsdelaliberte.com/en/page/pegasus

Bretteville-l'Orgueilleuse, Calvados

• 1000 - 1700hrs
  Oak Line Camp During a whole weekend, discover the equipment of the Allied nations, attend talk on the camp and enjoy the open-air ball on Saturday with a live performance by Miss Paramount. Drink, food and souvenirs on site.
  +33 (0)7 77 31 86 20
  upthejohns@gmail.com

Caen, Calvados

• From 1000hrs
  History of the Régiment de la Chaudière of Canada. Castle of Caen outdoors. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)2 31 30 41 24 or +33 (0)2 31 30 42 40
  dcom@caen.fr or n.orange@caen.fr

Cormolain, Calvados

• 1000 - 2000hrs
  Reconstruction of a US 1st DB field hospital on its historic site, with exhibition of vintage military equipment and a militaria fair over the two days. (Final Day)
  +33 (0)6 14 48 72 52 or +33 (0)2 31 77 56 17
  mairie.cormolain@orange.fr


• 2300hrs
  Fireworks.

Courseulles-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0910hrs
  D-Day Landings Marathon - discovery of the major milestones of the Normandy Landings for the runners (Juno and Sword Beaches, the Casino d'Ouistreham, Pegasus Bridge, etc.), adding a historical reverence to this intense sporting challenge. Start from Courseulles-sur-Mer at 0910hrs and finish at Parc Expo of Caen. FFA national label. Limited to a maximum of 3,000 participants. Championships qualifier in France. Time limit: 5h30m. Open to anyone born in 1999 and before (minimum age: 20 years old).
  www.lescourantsdelaliberte.com/en/page/the-marathon-de-la-liberte


• 0910hrs
  The Relay Marathon - discovery of the major milestones of the Normandy Landings for the runners (Juno and Sword Beaches, the Casino d'Ouistreham, Pegasus Bridge, etc.), adding a historical reverence to this intense sporting challenge. Start from Courseulles-sur-Mer at 0910hrs and finish at Parc Expo of Caen. Limited to a maximum of 250 teams. Time limit: 5h30m. Open to anyone born in 2003 and before (minimum age: 16 years old).
  www.lescourantsdelaliberte.com/en/page/the-marathon-relay1

Fermanville, Manche

• 1000 - 1800hrs
  16th edition of the pop-up village. A hundred artists and art gallery open on a 4km circuit visited by more than 5,000 visitors. Art merges in the environment, merges with nature and creates harmony between gardens and works on display (for example; Baby-Ké's great Graff project on a bunker). Music events, 40's ball atmosphere, exhibition "French at war", theatre, graff's projects, actors.
  +33 (0)2 33 23 12 39
  b.lefevre@ot-cotentin.fr

Montfiquet, Calvados

• 1000 - 1300hrs
  Family hike of 7km in the Cerisy forest and in the town of Balleroy. Here you will learn more about the occupation lived by the inhabitants between 1941 and 1944, and about the bombardments at the side road, the arrival of the Allies and all the adventures encountered by the witnesses of the time.
  +33 (0)2 31 21 46 00
  accueil@isigny-omaha-tourisme.fr

Sainte-Mère-Église, Manche

• Time TBC
  Peace festival, solemn mass, conference and polyphonic mass.
  +33 (0)2 33 41 41 48

Saunton, Devon

• 1000hrs
  Saunton D-Day 2019 event opens. Throughout the day, activities include interactive "Little Normandy" installation - a mock-up of beach defences in dunes that visitors can tour. Interactive Allied and German "camps" - living history groups on hand to interact and talk about life as it was for ordinary soldiers. Interactive Battle of Britain "war room". Interactive History Trail - period characters kids have to find and ask questions. Period song performances by the Liberty Sisters throughout the day. Stalls, beer tent, food on the beach. Extra buses laid on by Stagecoach. Additional parking options. (Final Day)
  https://sauntondday.co.uk/


• 1100hrs
  Period planes land on the beach.


• 1300hrs
  Planes take off.


• 1500hrs
  Major Battle Display involving the storming of "Little Normandy" defences by 100+ re-enactors. This will be one of the biggest battle displays ever seen in the southwest.

Tuesday 18th June 2019

Hermanville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930hrs
  Guided hike (duration 2:30hrs). Discover D-Day's key points in the town. Starting at 0930hrs by the sea wall, at the end of rue de Fécamp and ending with an aperitif offered at 1230hrs. Return to cars provided by bus. Reservation required.
  +33 (0)2 31 36 18 00
  accueil.hermanville@orange.fr

Wednesday 19th June 2019

Gosport, Hampshire

• 1300 - 1400hrs
  Lighting the way to D-Day Royal Submarine Museum - Find out about the crucial role the X- class Submarines played in D Day. The D-Day landings could have gone catastrophically wrong if it weren't for these small craft who prepared the way for the thousands of vessels and servicemen who were to approach the Normandy beaches. A short presentation will take place every Wednesday in June at 1pm next to our very own midget submarine X-24. Entry is free with a valid attraction ticket or National Membership. Booking is not required.

Sunday 23rd June 2019

Utah Beach, Manche

• 1000hrs
  Departure from the museum for a 6km narrated walk entitled "Then and Now", putting in parallel the exhibition presented in the museum from 1st June. Entry &euro4 (including the museum and exhibition entrance ticket). Places are limited with prior booking. Organised by: Utah Beach Landing Museum.
  +33 (0)2 33 71 53 35
  musee@utah-beach.com

Tuesday 25th June 2019

Hermanville-sur-Mer, Calvados

• 0930hrs
  Guided hike (duration 2:30hrs). Discover D-Day's key points in the town. Starting at 0930hrs by the sea wall, at the end of rue de Fécamp and ending with an aperitif offered at 1230hrs. Return to cars provided by bus. Reservation required.
  +33 (0)2 31 36 18 00
  accueil.hermanville@orange.fr

Wednesday 26th June 2019

Gosport, Hampshire

• 1300 - 1400hrs
  Lighting the way to D-Day At the Royal Submarine Museum, find out about the crucial role the X-class Submarines played in D Day. The D-Day landings could have gone catastrophically wrong if it weren't for these small craft who prepared the way for the thousands of vessels and servicemen who were to approach the Normandy beaches. A short presentation will take place every Wednesday in June at 1pm next to our very own midget submarine X-24. Entry is free with a valid attraction ticket or National Membership. Booking is not required.