D Day 80th Anniversary

On the 6th of June 2024, we commemorate the momentous 80th anniversary of D-Day, a pivotal chapter in history where Allied forces orchestrated the largest amphibious invasion ever witness. Truro will join with  other towns and cities across the UK as we remember D Day.

The day begins at 8.00am with a Proclamation spoken by Truro’s Town Crier, Lionel Knight on Boscawen Street.  He will be accompanied by a small Guard of Honour provided by
the Royal British Legion (Truro Branch)

At 11.00am, there will be a wreath laying ceremony at the war memorial on Boscawen Street, the tribute will be led by the Mayor of Truro, Councillor Carol Swain, who will be accompanied by members of the Royal British Legion and others, as we pay our respects to those who gave their all on the shores of Normandy.

Later on in the evening, from 9.00pm at High Cross (outside Truro Cathedral), the Mayor of Truro, Town Crier and others will gather with the community to join together for a short ceremony and to join in with others across the country with the lighting of the beacon, in celebration of the ‘light of peace’ that emerged out of the darkness of war.

Morning 

8.00am   Proclamation spoken by Town Crier on Boscawen Street. A small Guard of Honour provided by the Royal British Legion (Truro Branch)
11.00am  Wreath laying at the war memorial on Boscawen Street (Mayor of Truro, RBL and members of public)

Evening 
8.45pm – King Street Road closure to commence.
9.15pm – Lighting of the beacon on High Cross with Tribute read by Truro Mayor, Councillor Carol Swain
10.15pm – King Street Road Closure to finish

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