Sun set to shine on Liberation Day

The programme for 9 May includes band performances at Liberation Square, as well as parades and the traditional Liberation re-enactment at the Pomme d’Or hotel at around 11.25 am.

A thanksgiving service will also be held in the square led by the Acting Dean of Jersey, the Rev Paul Brooks.

The festivities will be attended by States Members, the Bailiff and the Lieutenant-Governor.

And the weather is expected to be perfect, with Jersey Met forecasting a mainly sunny day and temperatures peaking at 16c.

Alongside the traditional events, the ninth Liberation International Music Festival will also take place throughout the week.

The week concludes with the annual Jazz at Hamptonne, which will feature performances from saxophonist and vocalist Ray Gelato, who has previously performed for the Queen and Sir Paul McCartney.

Liberation Day programme of events:

9.35am: La Ronde Concert Band and members of the Jersey Festival Choir to perform in Liberation Square until about 10.20pm.

9.40am: The Band of the Island of Jersey will perform in the Royal Square until 10.05am.

10.15am: Parades will march to Liberation Square.

10.30am: A special sitting will be held of the States Assembly, led by the Bailiff and attended by the Lieutenant-Governor, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton. An address by Senator Paul Routier will be broadcast live to Liberation Square and the Weighbridge.

10.45am: Short musical interval by La Ronde Concert Band.

11.05am: Welcome address given in Liberation Square by the Bailiff. Service of Thanksgiving by the Acting Dean, the Reverend Paul Brooks.

11.25am: Re-enactment of the Liberation at Liberation Square.

11.50am: National Anthem played by the Band of the Island of Jersey.

Noon: Final parade of marchers, bands and vehicles from the west along the Esplanade, past the Weighbridge and on to Route de la Libération.

9.30am-5.30pm: Events and activities with a 1940s theme will take place in the Weighbridge. The party will include vintage afternoon tea, live performers and food and drink stalls.

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