Jersey’s Liberation Day: Everything you need to know
The day expected to see visits from royalty, large processions and other celebrations across the Channel Islands.
However, coronavirus lockdown measures dramatically reshaped plans, but that will not stop you celebrating 75 years since Jersey's Liberation.
Formal address
A formal address will be made at 11.30am by the Bailiff. A message from Her Majesty the Queen will then be read by His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor, Air Chief Marshal Stephen Dalton.
The Dean of Jersey, the Very Reverend Michael Keirle will lead a cross-church service, encouraging the different Christian Churches to unite. Here the Union Flag will be raised at the Pomme d’Or Hotel and the National Anthem alongside ‘Beautiful Jersey’ will be sung.
This will be live streamed on Facebook.
Free Gifts
Instead of flag waving at the Weighbridge, islanders are being asked to decorate their homes with bunting. This can be designed yourself or picked up for free from any Waitrose store.
Commemorative coins are being gifted to senior citizens and pin badges given to all school pupils.
A commemorative booklet is also being delivered to every household in the island.
Islanders are also being encouraged to keep their Union and Jersey flags on display until sunset on 10 May.
Pop up parties
Every household in Jersey is being invited to host their own pop up party, following lockdown rules, between 3pm and 7pm. Those living by themselves are encouraged to join celebrations using Skype or Zoom.
The event will be followed by a ‘virtual skyline party’ with DJs blaring out ‘funk, pop, house and electro tunes’ across St Helier from 7pm. You can tune in online.
You can share your party pictures using the hashtag #Lib75PopUpParty.
Send videos and pictures of your pop up parties to us: channelnews@itv.com or message our facebook page
Get involved
From tik-tokers to singing superstars - ‘Lib me entertain you’ aims to bring a smile to islanders. Submit your best performance to Liberation 75.
Virtual tours are also being shown around German Second World War bunkers.
Even more events will be taking place on the day - some of which can be seen here.
Various other events will also be taking place online, including some of St Helier's celebrations.
The Channel Islands were the only part of the British Isles to be occupied during the World War.
The new programme will ‘allow everyone’, from people who were alive during the occupation to children at primary school, to take part.