80th anniversary of D-Day – Jun 6 2024 6pm
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, in 2024 Dover Town Council will be hosting a commemorative event in Dover at the Marina Curve on the seafront.
Remembrance allows people to remember those who fought and lost their lives.
DOVER TOWN BEACON – CLOCKTOWER SQUARE / DOVER MARINA
Let’s Turn Back Time Together!
Get ready to step into the swingin’ 40s as we honor the heroes of history at Marina Curve! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we commemorate D-Day 80 Years On, starting from 6 PM!
Groove to the tunes of D Day Dawn, tap your feet with The Cinque Ports Lindy Hoppers, swoon over the timeless melodies of Johnny Victory – Vintage Singer and Entertainer, and get swept away by the enchanting performances of Swingtime Sweethearts!
6pm-6:40pm D-Day Dawn
6:40pm-7pm – Lindy Hop
7pm – 7:45pm – Johnny Victory
7:45pm-8:15pm Lindy Hop
8:15pm-9pm Swingtime Sweethearts
9:10pm Bagpipe Recital
9:15pm Lighting of the Beacon
Reading of International Tribute
Finish 9:30pm
We are also noting National Fish and Chip Day occasion during the day.
DOVER TOWN BEACON – DOVER CASTLE VIA LIVE VIDEO FEED (No Public Access to site)
Dover Town Council invites you to join via live Video Feed in witnessing the ceremonial lighting of the 80th D-Day Beacon located at Dover Castle. Be part of this truly historic moment where we will come together to remember the tens of thousands of allied forces who gave service on D-DAY eighty years ago.
