THIS year’s Liberation Day will follow the traditional format and highlight the “significance of service”.
The event, which takes place throughout tomorrow, marks 79 years since Jersey was liberated from German occupation.
A public service of thanksgiving and re-enactment of the Liberation of Jersey will be held in Liberation Square at 10.30am, following on from a special sitting of the States Assembly (see below for full list of timings).
The Bailiff, Sir Timothy Le Cocq, said: “This year’s Liberation Day takes place just four weeks before the 80th anniversary of D-Day, which saw Island veterans participate in the landings in Normandy, which ultimately began the journey towards our Island’s liberation the following year.
“This year we are highlighting the significance of service, on this most important day for all Islanders, remembering amongst others those who fought, and continue to fight, for our freedom.”
Liberation Day line-up
From 9am: Formation of marching contingents in the Royal Square
From 10.15am: Procession to Liberation Square
10.30am: Special sitting of the States Assembly
10.50am: Procession to Liberation Square
11.05am: Service of thanksgiving followed by:
– Re-enactment of Force 135 arrival
– Beautiful Jersey
– National Anthem
12pm: March past and motorcade
12.15pm: End
