Norfolk County Council waives fees for street parties to celebrate VE and VJ Day
This year marks the 80th anniversaries of VE and VJ Day on 8 May and 15 August respectively and Norfolk County Council is offering communities the chance to close their road free of charge for celebrations.
The anniversaries will be a time for reflection and celebration, and an opportunity for the nation to come together to honour and pay tribute to those that lived through and served during Second World War. The days mark the end of World War II in Europe (VE Day) and Japan surrendering in the Far East, officially marking the end of the Second World War (VJ Day).
Communities across Norfolk can join the national celebrations by hosting their own street party between Saturday 3 and Monday 5 May 2025 (VE80) or between Friday 15 and Sunday 17 August 2025 (VJ80).
All street parties will require a temporary road closure, and you can apply by completing an application. Deadlines for applications are:
• VE80 – Friday 18 April 2025
• VJ80 – Friday 18 July 2025
Further details and a link to the application form are available here.
(Source: Norfolk County Council)
