Mapped: All the VE Day street parties taking place across Southend
THE anniversary of the Allied victory over Germany in the Second World War is set to be marked this Thursday.
To celebrate 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, residents across Southend are organising a series of bank holiday street parties.
Including roads in Leigh, Westcliff and Southend, these bank holiday celebrations will offer residents the opportunity to remember the sacrifices and efforts that led to the defeat of Nazism in Europe.
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Southend Council will also be holding public events throughout the week, including a beacon lighting ceremony by the cenotaph at Clifftown Parade.
Daniel Cowan, Labour leader of Southend Council, said: 'Southend has a proud military history, and it's only right that we support our communities to celebrate, remember, and honour it.
"That's why we've waived charges for VE Day street party road closures, to help more residents come together for this historic occasion.
'Street parties are a great show of civic pride, and I wish everyone taking part a fantastic and fun day of celebration and commemoration ahead of our Beacon Lighting Ceremony by the Cenotaph on Thursday evening.
"I encourage everyone to come along on Thursday and be a part of this important occasion.'
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