Leicester Cathedrals at Night Event 2020

Leicester – VE Day Civic Service

Event Details

  • Location: Leicester Cathedral
  • Address: Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ
  • Start date: 08th May 2025
  • End date: 08th May 2025
  • Times: 5.30pm
  • Entry fee: £0 (Donations welcome)

Leicester Cathedral will mark both anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, which take place on Thursday 8 May and Friday 15 August respectively, with commemorative evening services.

The services will be open to the public and attended by the Lord Mayor, the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, and other civic dignitaries.

Bell-ringing will follow both the services.  Elsewhere in the city there will be vintage music, bunting and bell-ringing.