In his last 9 May address before he steps down in June, Sir Philip Bailhache said that we should all celebrate the Island’s increasing diversity.
Sir Philip said that he was proud that Jersey had a synagogue and looked forward to a day when Island Muslims had a mosque to worship in.
For the first time, Sir Philip was joined on the Liberation Square dais by the German Ambassador, His Excellency Georg Boomgaarden, to underline the themes of reconciliation, tolerance and the celebration of freedom.
Hundreds gathered to mark the day in both Liberation Square and Weighbridge Square, where a giant screen broadcasting events live had been set up among food, drink and craft stalls.
More words and pictures
• Liberation Day States’ sitting: Click here
• Liberation Square service and re-enactment: Click here
• Wreaths laid in memory of slaveworkers: Click here
• Liberation celebrations at Weighbridge Square: Click here
• Liberation Music Festival: Click here
