sabato 31 maggio 2014
venerdì 30 maggio 2014
martedì 27 maggio 2014
domenica 25 maggio 2014
venerdì 23 maggio 2014
70° anniversario dello sbarco in Normandia, programma ufficiale.
70th D-Day anniversary in Normandy
D-Day commemorations program
Exhibitions, fairs, military camps |  |
This
section presents the different exhibitions, fairs, historical reconstructions
and colloquiums organized during the commemorations of the 70th anniversary
of the Normandy landing.
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 Exhibitions - Fairs | |
- Starting on June 1st, 2014 :
Saint-Côme-du-Mont (Manche - 50) : « The Greatest Generation Memorial Exhibit 2 » and the Stars & Stripes newspaper exhibitions, with Captain McNamara (head of the Stars & Stripes Detachment 1 in Normandy on June 1944), at the D-Day Paratroopers Historical Center.
- Wednesday, June 4th - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 :
Saint-Côme-du-Mont (Manche - 50) : Authors' dedications at the D-Day Paratroopers Historical Center, with Ian Gardner, Michel De Trez, Phil Nordyke, Antonin Deshays, Philippe Esvelin, Gilles Vallée.
- Wednesday, June 4th - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 :
Tilly-sur-Seulles (Calvados - 14) : 6th Battle of Normandy book fair, around the Tilly battle museum.
- Friday, June 6th - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 :
Quinéville (Manche - 50) : Animations about : « Women and the War » at the museum "Mémorial de la Liberté Retrouvée" with several exhibitions dedicated to civil and military women during World War II.
- Saturday, June 14th - Sunday, June 15th, 2014 :
Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche - 50) : 6th edition of the « History and Memories » book and comic fairs, with more than 50 national and regional authors. | |
| Military camps | |
- Friday, May 30th - Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 :
Ecausseville (Manche - 50) : Historical reconstruction of an American military camp at the dirigible hangar. - Saturday, May 31st - Sunday, June 15th, 2014 : Brucheville (Manche - 50) : Historical reconstruction of an American military camp. - Saturday, May 31st - Monday, June 9th, 2014 : Carentan (Manche - 50) : Arizona Camp at the "Marché Couvert", route Américaine. Historical reconstruction of an American military camp with several animations : US mail, grocer's shop , military hospital... More information at : ass.capa@yahoo.fr. - Sunday, June 1st - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 : Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche - 50) : « Geronimo » camp at the Airborne Museum, dedicated to the Airborne troops in Normandy, with more than 150 reenactors and 70 vehicles. More information : +033 2 33 41 41 35 or infos@airborne-museum.org. - Sunday, June 1st - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 : Saint-Côme-du-Mont (Manche - 50) : Historical reconstruction of an American military camp and a Waco glider at the D-Day Paratroopers Historical Center.
- Sunday, June 1st - Monday, June 9th 2014 :
Colleville-sur-Mer (Calvados - 14) : Historical reconstruction of an American military camp with sell of military antiques in front of the Big Red One museum. Free admission.
- Sunday, June 1st - Tuesday, June 10th 2014 :
Osmanville (Calvados - 14) : Camp Rudder. Historical reconstruction of an American military camp. 4 Euros per person.
- Monday, June 2nd - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 :
Méautis (Manche - 50) : « Bloody Gulch » camp at the Donville Manor ("Manoir du Donville").
- Monday, June 2nd - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 :
Vierville-sur-Mer (Calvados - 14) : Camp Dog Green & Camp Cecil Breeden. Historical reconstruction of an American military camp. Free admission.
- Monday, June 2nd - Friday, June 13th, 2014 :
Longues-sur-Mer (Calvados - 14) : Historical reconstruction of a British military camp. Free admission.
- Wednesday, June 4th - Monday, June 9th, 2014 :
Merville-Franceville (Calvados - 14) : Historical reconstruction of a British military camp at the battery, also with military vehicles.
- Wednesday, June 4th - Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 :
Colleville-Montgomery (Calvados - 14) : Historical reconstruction of an Allied military camp at the battery, with military vehicles. Visits of the bunkers by the "Amis du Suffolk Regiment".
- Thursday, June 5th - Sunday, June 8th, 2014 :
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont (Manche - 50) : Historical reconstruction of an American military camp (mechanical workshop, aid post, command post, military police, machinegun and mortar positions), near the church. More information : +033 2 33 71 56 54.
- Friday, June 6th, 2014 :
Ver-sur-Mer (Calvados - 14) : Historical reconstruction of a British military camp. Free admission. |
Wednesday, June 4th 2014
Amfreville
(Manche - 50)
- 11:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment monument.
- 02:30 p.m. : Ceremony at the Verger Timmes monument.
- 06:00 p.m. : Guided tour. 2 €/person. Inscription: ot@ccsme.fr.
- 11:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment monument.
- 02:30 p.m. : Ceremony at the Verger Timmes monument.
- 06:00 p.m. : Guided tour. 2 €/person. Inscription: ot@ccsme.fr.
Bayeux
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. : Band of Brothers actors James Madio (playing Frank Perconte) and Ross McCall (Joe Liegbott) give a signing session at the Villa Lara, to benefit the World War II fondation. 10 Euros per person.
- 06:00 p.m. - 08:00 p.m. : Band of Brothers actors James Madio (playing Frank Perconte) and Ross McCall (Joe Liegbott) give a signing session at the Villa Lara, to benefit the World War II fondation. 10 Euros per person.
Caen
(Calvados - 14)
- 07:45 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. : 140 young people in 70 canoes will travel over water from the Caen harbor to the Pegasus Bridge, at Bénouville.
- 02:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. : Guided tour of Caen in the footsteps of the liberators during World War II. 6€ - 4.50€.
- 07:45 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. : 140 young people in 70 canoes will travel over water from the Caen harbor to the Pegasus Bridge, at Bénouville.
- 02:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. : Guided tour of Caen in the footsteps of the liberators during World War II. 6€ - 4.50€.
Carentan
(Manche - 50)
- 02:00 p.m. : Parachutists from the Round Canopy Parachuting Team jump from several Douglas C-47 over the Bleneuries (depending on weather conditions).
- 05:00 p.m : Inauguration of the Monument Cole, then ceremony at the "Carré de Choux" (Saint-Côme road).
- 06:00 p.m : Ceremony at the Signal monument, near the town hall.
- 02:00 p.m. : Parachutists from the Round Canopy Parachuting Team jump from several Douglas C-47 over the Bleneuries (depending on weather conditions).
- 05:00 p.m : Inauguration of the Monument Cole, then ceremony at the "Carré de Choux" (Saint-Côme road).
- 06:00 p.m : Ceremony at the Signal monument, near the town hall.
Cherbourg-Octeville
(Manche - 50)
- 08:30 p.m. : Play « And if we were building Peace altogether ». Play in French, English et German by high school children at the Italian theatre.
- 08:30 p.m. : Play « And if we were building Peace altogether ». Play in French, English et German by high school children at the Italian theatre.
Douvres-la-Délivrande
(Calvados - 14) -
Les Logis de la Barronie
- 08:30 p.m. : Conference by Jean-Luc Leleu about the "German armed forces in Normandy before the landings". Free.
- 08:30 p.m. : Conference by Jean-Luc Leleu about the "German armed forces in Normandy before the landings". Free.
Gourbesville
(Manche - 50)
- 10:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the monument near the town hall.
- 10:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the monument near the town hall.
Gueutteville
(Manche - 50)
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Chaplain Maternowski monument.
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Chaplain Maternowski monument.
Montebourg
(Manche - 50)
- No time yet: Ceremony organized by the mayor.
- No time yet: Ceremony organized by the mayor.
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 11:00 a.m. : Ceremony honoring the 29th Infantry Division at the Signal monument.
- 11:00 a.m. : Ceremony honoring the 29th Infantry Division at the Signal monument.
Saint-Lô
(Manche - 50)
- "Freedom Tattoo" at the Louis Villemer stadium by two military bands. Free.
- "Freedom Tattoo" at the Louis Villemer stadium by two military bands. Free.
Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
(Calvados - 14) - Village hall
- 06:00 p.m. : Conference by a Bernard Dargols, a French veteran of the 2nd U.S. Infantry Division who landed on Omaha Beach on June 8th, 1944 and who took part in the Battle of Normandy. Free admission. |
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- 08:30 p.m. : Gathering for the Women of ww2. More information at: women1944@live.fr.
- 08:30 p.m. : Gathering for the Women of ww2. More information at: women1944@live.fr.
Sainte-Mère-Eglise
(Manche - 50)
- Sell of military antiques at the exhibition hall ("Marchés couverts").
- 10:00 a.m. : Filming of the TV show "Un Dimanche in France" Place de l'Eglise.
- Sell of military antiques at the exhibition hall ("Marchés couverts").
- 10:00 a.m. : Filming of the TV show "Un Dimanche in France" Place de l'Eglise.
Vierville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:30 a.m. : Military band at the National Guard monument.
- 11:45 p.m. : 29th Infantry Division at the 1st Military Cemetery monument.
- 06:00 p.m. : Guided tour. 2 €/person. Inscription: ot@ccsme.fr.
- 09:30 a.m. : Military band at the National Guard monument.
- 11:45 p.m. : 29th Infantry Division at the 1st Military Cemetery monument.
- 06:00 p.m. : Guided tour. 2 €/person. Inscription: ot@ccsme.fr.
Thursday, June
5th 2014
Fireworks :
- 23:00 p.m. : 24 simultaneous fireworks along the Norman coast, from Utah Beach to Sword Beach, after day fall.
- 23:00 p.m. : 24 simultaneous fireworks along the Norman coast, from Utah Beach to Sword Beach, after day fall.
Alençon (Orne-
61)
- 08:30 p.m. : Historical conference by Gérard Bourdin about "The liberation of the Orne department, June-August 1944". Hôtel du Département. Free.
- 08:30 p.m. : Historical conference by Gérard Bourdin about "The liberation of the Orne department, June-August 1944". Hôtel du Département. Free.
Benerville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
Inauguration of a commemorative monument dedicated to the H.M.S. Warspite and H.M.S Ramillies at the Mont Canisy battery.
Inauguration of a commemorative monument dedicated to the H.M.S. Warspite and H.M.S Ramillies at the Mont Canisy battery.
Bénouville
(Calvados - 14)
- 04:00 p.m. (subject to confirmation) : Commemorative ceremony with the Free France commandos veterans.
- 06:30 p.m. : Concert by the Police Band of West Yorkshire, at the west esplanade of the community center.
- 11:30 p.m. : Midnight ceremony at the Major Howard memorial.
- 04:00 p.m. (subject to confirmation) : Commemorative ceremony with the Free France commandos veterans.
- 06:30 p.m. : Concert by the Police Band of West Yorkshire, at the west esplanade of the community center.
- 11:30 p.m. : Midnight ceremony at the Major Howard memorial.
Berjou (Orne -
61)
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : 70th anniversary of the liberation of Berjou, at the Liberation Museum.
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : 70th anniversary of the liberation of Berjou, at the Liberation Museum.
Bernières-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14) - Maison des Canadiens
- Midnight - 08:00 a.m. : Reading of the names of the 45,000 Canadian soldiers killed during World War II.
- Midnight - 08:00 a.m. : Reading of the names of the 45,000 Canadian soldiers killed during World War II.
Carentan
(Manche - 50)
- Morning : Exhibition of amphibious vehicles at the platform of the marina.
- 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Sell of military antiques at the "Marché Couvert".
- 03:00 p.m. : Boat parade on the Canal du Haut Dick with amphibious military vehicles.
- Morning : Exhibition of amphibious vehicles at the platform of the marina.
- 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Sell of military antiques at the "Marché Couvert".
- 03:00 p.m. : Boat parade on the Canal du Haut Dick with amphibious military vehicles.
Chef-du-Pont
(Manche - 50)
- 02:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Rex Comb square.
- 02:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Rex Comb square.
Cherbourg-Octeville
(Manche - 50)
- 06:30 p.m. : Conference at the Town Hall, council room, about the "Price of Liberty". Free.
- 06:30 p.m. : Conference at the Town Hall, council room, about the "Price of Liberty". Free.
Colleville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 12:00 a.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the Engineer monument in presence of veterans and soldiers. Plaque laying.
- Afternoon : Signing session from Charles Norman Shay, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, at the Big Red One Assault Museum.
- 05:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the 1st Infantry Division monument, Wn 62 strongpoint, with veterans.
- 06:00 p.m. : Cocktail for the veterans at the village hall.
- 12:00 a.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the Engineer monument in presence of veterans and soldiers. Plaque laying.
- Afternoon : Signing session from Charles Norman Shay, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, at the Big Red One Assault Museum.
- 05:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the 1st Infantry Division monument, Wn 62 strongpoint, with veterans.
- 06:00 p.m. : Cocktail for the veterans at the village hall.
Foucarville
(Manche - 50)
- 09:00 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Tea.m. Inc using several C-47 near former prisoner-of-war camp (depending on weather conditions).
- 09:00 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Tea.m. Inc using several C-47 near former prisoner-of-war camp (depending on weather conditions).
Grandcamp-Maisy
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:00 p.m. : Messages to the children of tomorrow (time capsule for the future, June 6th 2044), at the Espace Peregory.
- 03:00 p.m. : Tribute to the Rangers, Espace Peregory.
- 03:00 p.m. : Messages to the children of tomorrow (time capsule for the future, June 6th 2044), at the Espace Peregory.
- 03:00 p.m. : Tribute to the Rangers, Espace Peregory.
Hiesville
(Manche - 50)
- 03:00 p.m. : The "Memory path" guided tour dedicated to the 101st Airborne Division. Rendez-vous at the parking of the village. 2 euros per person. More information at ot@ccsme.fr.
- 03:00 p.m. : The "Memory path" guided tour dedicated to the 101st Airborne Division. Rendez-vous at the parking of the village. 2 euros per person. More information at ot@ccsme.fr.
Le Mesnil-Patry
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:30 p.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony at the monument to the Queen's Own and the First Hussars.
- 06:30 p.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony at the monument to the Queen's Own and the First Hussars.
Lisieux
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 p.m. : Concert for Liberty, Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
- 09:00 p.m. : Concert for Liberty, Saint-Pierre Cathedral.
Merville-Franceville
(Calvados - 14) - Merville battery
- 10:00 a.m. : Inauguration and blessing of the "Cross and Sword" monument at the Memory Garden.
- 12:00 a.m. : Veterans lunch at the battery.
- 05:00 p.m. : Official ceremony at the 9th Battalion roundabout with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, veterans, their families, British and French authorities.
- 08:30 p.m. : Traditionnal dinner of the 9th Battalion veterans at the battery.
- 10:00 a.m. : Inauguration and blessing of the "Cross and Sword" monument at the Memory Garden.
- 12:00 a.m. : Veterans lunch at the battery.
- 05:00 p.m. : Official ceremony at the 9th Battalion roundabout with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, veterans, their families, British and French authorities.
- 08:30 p.m. : Traditionnal dinner of the 9th Battalion veterans at the battery.
Picauville
(Manche - 50)
- 10:30 a.m : Ceremony honoring the Airborne troops and Air Force personnels at the USAAF monument, place du Prieuré.
- 10:30 a.m : Ceremony honoring the Airborne troops and Air Force personnels at the USAAF monument, place du Prieuré.
Ranville
(Calvados - 14)
- 02:30 p.m. : Inauguration of the J. Watson bust (Town Hall gardens) in presence of HRH Prince Charles (subject to confirmation).
- 03:30 p.m. : Parachute drop by 300 paratroopers over the Ranville historical drop zone.
- 02:30 p.m. : Inauguration of the J. Watson bust (Town Hall gardens) in presence of HRH Prince Charles (subject to confirmation).
- 03:30 p.m. : Parachute drop by 300 paratroopers over the Ranville historical drop zone.
Saint-Côme-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- 10:30 a.m : Inauguration of a monument in honor of Joe Beyrle (506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division) near the church.
- 05:00 p.m : Conference by Philippe Esvelin dedicated to the American glider pilots (in French).
- 06:30 p.m : Conference by Philippe Esvelin dedicated to the American glider pilots (in English).
- 10:30 a.m : Inauguration of a monument in honor of Joe Beyrle (506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division) near the church.
- 05:00 p.m : Conference by Philippe Esvelin dedicated to the American glider pilots (in French).
- 06:30 p.m : Conference by Philippe Esvelin dedicated to the American glider pilots (in English).
Saint-Vaast-en-Auge
(Calvados - 14)
- 02:00 p.m. : Ceremony honoring the memory of the 12 English and Canadian paratroopers dropped near the village on D-Day.
- 02:15 p.m. : Ceremony at the cemetery.
- 02:00 p.m. : Ceremony honoring the memory of the 12 English and Canadian paratroopers dropped near the village on D-Day.
- 02:15 p.m. : Ceremony at the cemetery.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- 09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Sell of military antiques at the stadium. Free entry. Informations and reservation: Club du Souvenir Militaire - +033 2 33 71 56 54.
- 04:00 p.m. : Performing arts "Building Peace Together" performed by 39 French, American and German students at Utah Beach.
- 06:00 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team. Inc from C-47 aircrafts (depending on weather conditions).
- 08:00 p.m. : Utah Beach official ceremony.
- 09:30 p.m. : Patton concert. Free.
- 09:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Sell of military antiques at the stadium. Free entry. Informations and reservation: Club du Souvenir Militaire - +033 2 33 71 56 54.
- 04:00 p.m. : Performing arts "Building Peace Together" performed by 39 French, American and German students at Utah Beach.
- 06:00 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team. Inc from C-47 aircrafts (depending on weather conditions).
- 08:00 p.m. : Utah Beach official ceremony.
- 09:30 p.m. : Patton concert. Free.
Sainte-Mère-Eglise
(50)
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Signal monument.
- 05:00 p.m. : Inauguration of the extension of the Airborne museum.
- 06:45 p.m. : Memorial Service at the church.
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Signal monument.
- 05:00 p.m. : Inauguration of the extension of the Airborne museum.
- 06:45 p.m. : Memorial Service at the church.
Sainte-Honorine-des-Pertes
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:00 p.m. : Torchlight procession with American families.
- 10:00 p.m. : Torchlight procession with American families.
Troarn
(Calvados - 14)
- 11:00 p.m. : Commemoration ceremonies for the towns of Troarn, Bures and Saint-Samson.
- 11:00 p.m. : Commemoration ceremonies for the towns of Troarn, Bures and Saint-Samson.
Vierville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 06:00 p.m. : Military band concert at the church.
- 08:00 p.m. : Military band at the Signal monument.
- 09:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 06:00 p.m. : Military band concert at the church.
- 08:00 p.m. : Military band at the Signal monument.
Friday, June
6th 2014
Arromanches
(Calvados - 14)
- 12:30 a.m. : 70 parachutists will be dropped over the remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor (depending on the weather conditions).
- 03:00 p.m. : Exhibition of World War II tanks on the beach, including one Panther tank.
- 09:00 p.m. : Outdoor projection of archives movies, near the D-Day museum.
- 00:00 p.m. : Fireworks.
- 12:30 a.m. : 70 parachutists will be dropped over the remnants of the Arromanches artificial harbor (depending on the weather conditions).
- 03:00 p.m. : Exhibition of World War II tanks on the beach, including one Panther tank.
- 09:00 p.m. : Outdoor projection of archives movies, near the D-Day museum.
- 00:00 p.m. : Fireworks.
Asnelles-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Walk from Asnelles-sur-Mer to Port-en-Bessin-Huppain in the footsteps of the liberators (15 km). Rendez-vous at the Asnelles bunker, Boulevard de la Mer.
- 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Walk from Asnelles-sur-Mer to Port-en-Bessin-Huppain in the footsteps of the liberators (15 km). Rendez-vous at the Asnelles bunker, Boulevard de la Mer.
Bayeux
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- No time yet: Blessing of the Peace & Liberty bell at the Bayeux Cathedral.
- 07:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- 09:00 p.m. : Gratitude and Peace concert, Sonoran Desert Chorale (Arizona), Notre-Dame Cathedral. Free.
- 03:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- No time yet: Blessing of the Peace & Liberty bell at the Bayeux Cathedral.
- 07:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- 09:00 p.m. : Gratitude and Peace concert, Sonoran Desert Chorale (Arizona), Notre-Dame Cathedral. Free.
Bénouville
(Calvados - 14)
- 00:20 a.m. : Fireworks display (subject to confirmation).
- 11:15 a.m. : Parade of the British cadets and laying of flowers on English tombs with the children of Bénouville.
- 12:30 a.m. : Parade from the Town Hall to Pegasus Bridge with veterans and the Rifle cadets.
- 12:45 a.m. : Commemoration ceremony at the Major Howard esplanade.
- 01:00 p.m. : Crossing of the Pegasus Bridge.
- 01:10 p.m. : Ecumenical service at the religious monument in front of the town hall.
- 06:00 p.m. : Concert by the "Band of Liberation", Major Howard esplanade.
- 00:20 a.m. : Fireworks display (subject to confirmation).
- 11:15 a.m. : Parade of the British cadets and laying of flowers on English tombs with the children of Bénouville.
- 12:30 a.m. : Parade from the Town Hall to Pegasus Bridge with veterans and the Rifle cadets.
- 12:45 a.m. : Commemoration ceremony at the Major Howard esplanade.
- 01:00 p.m. : Crossing of the Pegasus Bridge.
- 01:10 p.m. : Ecumenical service at the religious monument in front of the town hall.
- 06:00 p.m. : Concert by the "Band of Liberation", Major Howard esplanade.
Berjou (Orne -
61)
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : 70th anniversary of the liberation of Berjou, at the Liberation Museum.
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : 70th anniversary of the liberation of Berjou, at the Liberation Museum.
Bernières-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14) - Maison des Canadiens
- 08:00 a.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony. Tributes to the Queen's Own Rifles regiment of Canada
- 10:00 p.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony.
- 08:00 a.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony. Tributes to the Queen's Own Rifles regiment of Canada
- 10:00 p.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony.
Colleville-Montgomery
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:30 p.m. : 70th anniversary commemorative ceremony at the Bill Millin Memorial, Place du Débarquement.
- 06:30 p.m. : 70th anniversary commemorative ceremony at the Bill Millin Memorial, Place du Débarquement.
Colleville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:00 a.m. : Great gathering on Omaha Beach to commemorate the sacrifices of the soldiers on D-Day.
- 07:00 a.m. : Inauguration of a stele in front of the National Guard monument, with veterans.
- 10:00 a.m. : Official French-American ceremony at the military cemetery, with presidents B. Obama and F. Hollande. Access only with accreditation.
- 18:30 a.m. : Inauguration ceremony of the 5 new streets of Colleville-sur-Mer. Tribute to veterans and civilians.
- 06:00 a.m. : Great gathering on Omaha Beach to commemorate the sacrifices of the soldiers on D-Day.
- 07:00 a.m. : Inauguration of a stele in front of the National Guard monument, with veterans.
- 10:00 a.m. : Official French-American ceremony at the military cemetery, with presidents B. Obama and F. Hollande. Access only with accreditation.
- 18:30 a.m. : Inauguration ceremony of the 5 new streets of Colleville-sur-Mer. Tribute to veterans and civilians.
Condé-sur-Noireau
(Calvados - 14)
- 05:30 p.m. : Commemorations of the victims of the D-Day bombardments, at l'Atelier.
- 05:30 p.m. : Commemorations of the victims of the D-Day bombardments, at l'Atelier.
Grandcamp-Maisy
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:30 a.m. : Wreath-laying at the cemetery over the tomb of Philippe Kieffer, leader of the Free France commandos on D-Day.
- 11:00 a.m. : Wreath-laying on the Memorial to Lieutenant Lommel, near the Espace Peregory.
- 10:30 a.m. : Wreath-laying at the cemetery over the tomb of Philippe Kieffer, leader of the Free France commandos on D-Day.
- 11:00 a.m. : Wreath-laying on the Memorial to Lieutenant Lommel, near the Espace Peregory.
Granville
(Manche - 50)
- 03:00 p.m. : Guided walking tour of the Granville area, Place de l'Isthme. Free.
- 05:00 p.m. : Guided walking tour of the Roc battery, Pointe du Roc. Free.
- 03:00 p.m. : Guided walking tour of the Granville area, Place de l'Isthme. Free.
- 05:00 p.m. : Guided walking tour of the Roc battery, Pointe du Roc. Free.
Graye-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
Ceremony of the D-Day 70th anniversary.
Ceremony of the D-Day 70th anniversary.
Hermanville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:00 a.m. : French-Norwegian binational Ceremony at the Norwegian Sailor monument, Place Courbet, in the presence of His Majesty the King of Norway and the French Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- 06:00 a.m. : French-Norwegian binational Ceremony at the Norwegian Sailor monument, Place Courbet, in the presence of His Majesty the King of Norway and the French Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Isigny-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 02:00 p.m. : Reconstitution of the Normandy landing at the 1/16 scale. Club sportif loisirs Garde Républicaine.
- 02:00 p.m. : Reconstitution of the Normandy landing at the 1/16 scale. Club sportif loisirs Garde Républicaine.
Livarot
(Calvados - 14) - Cinéma Le Parc
- No time yet: 52-minute movie about the liberation of the Livarot region at Le Parc cinema, made from local inhabitants interviews. More information : +033 2 31 32 01 18.
- No time yet: 52-minute movie about the liberation of the Livarot region at Le Parc cinema, made from local inhabitants interviews. More information : +033 2 31 32 01 18.
Maupertus
(Manche - 50)
- 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Doors open day at the Cherbourg-Maupertus airport where C-47 aircraft are presented.
- 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Doors open day at the Cherbourg-Maupertus airport where C-47 aircraft are presented.
Méautis-Carentan
(Manche - 50)
- 11:30 p.m. : Cinema-theatre, guided night-time visits and reconstitution of a military camp, Bloody Gulch Memorial (Donville Manor). 8€.
- 11:30 p.m. : Cinema-theatre, guided night-time visits and reconstitution of a military camp, Bloody Gulch Memorial (Donville Manor). 8€.
Merville-Franceville
(Calvados - 14) - Merville battery
- 12:00 a.m. : Veterans lunch at the battery.
- 08:00 p.m. : Concert by the Mc Farlan Bagpipes Band.
- 10:30 p.m. : Historical pageant of the assault of the battery with 150 reenactors, followed by fireworks.
- 12:00 a.m. : Veterans lunch at the battery.
- 08:00 p.m. : Concert by the Mc Farlan Bagpipes Band.
- 10:30 p.m. : Historical pageant of the assault of the battery with 150 reenactors, followed by fireworks.
Montchamp
(Calvados - 14)
- 05:30 p.m. : Celebration of the D-Day 70th anniversary and commemoration of the military and civilian victims at the monument to the Deported, Place du Général de Gaulle.
- 05:30 p.m. : Celebration of the D-Day 70th anniversary and commemoration of the military and civilian victims at the monument to the Deported, Place du Général de Gaulle.
Ouistreham
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:00 p.m. : Internation ceremony with the head of States and Governments. Access only with accreditation.
- 03:00 p.m. : Internation ceremony with the head of States and Governments. Access only with accreditation.
Picauville
(Manche - 50)
- 05:00 p.m. : French-American Friendship meeting. Tribute to the American soldiers at the Place du général Leclerc.
- 07:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the 90th Infantry Division monument, Pasteur road.
- 08:00 p.m. : French-American friendship dinner by the Picauville se souvient association, at the city hall. Information : + 033 2 33 41 02 48.
- 05:00 p.m. : French-American Friendship meeting. Tribute to the American soldiers at the Place du général Leclerc.
- 07:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the 90th Infantry Division monument, Pasteur road.
- 08:00 p.m. : French-American friendship dinner by the Picauville se souvient association, at the city hall. Information : + 033 2 33 41 02 48.
Pont-l'Evêque
(Calvados - 14)
- 08:30 p.m. : Jazz concert at the covered market.
- 08:30 p.m. : Jazz concert at the covered market.
Quinéville
(Manche - 50)
- Inauguration of the exhibition dedicated to "The Women and the War" at the Freedom Memorial.
- Inauguration of the exhibition dedicated to "The Women and the War" at the Freedom Memorial.
Ranville
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the 6th June crossroad and 13th Battalion memorial.
- 10:00 a.m. : Religious service.
- 10:45 a.m. : Ceremonies at the French War Memorial and in front of the Belgian memorial plaque.
- 11:00 a.m. : Remembrance service at the military cemetery.
- 06:00 p.m. : Concert with British and German bands. Free.
- 09:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the 6th June crossroad and 13th Battalion memorial.
- 10:00 a.m. : Religious service.
- 10:45 a.m. : Ceremonies at the French War Memorial and in front of the Belgian memorial plaque.
- 11:00 a.m. : Remembrance service at the military cemetery.
- 06:00 p.m. : Concert with British and German bands. Free.
Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 07:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. : Concert "Douce France" (sweet France) at the sports hall. Price: see Town Hall.
- 07:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. : Concert "Douce France" (sweet France) at the sports hall. Price: see Town Hall.
Saint-Charles-de-Percy
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:45 p.m. : Ceremony at the British military cemetery.
- 03:45 p.m. : Ceremony at the British military cemetery.
Saint-Côme-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- Schedule to be confirmed : Inauguration of the Normandy Honor Wall at the Paratrooper Historical Center.
- Schedule and location to be confirmed : Inauguration of a monument honoring Lieutenant Colonel Wolverton, killed on June 6th, 1944.
- Schedule to be confirmed : Inauguration of the Normandy Honor Wall at the Paratrooper Historical Center.
- Schedule and location to be confirmed : Inauguration of a monument honoring Lieutenant Colonel Wolverton, killed on June 6th, 1944.
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 15:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the Signal Monument, with veterans.
- 15:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the Signal Monument, with veterans.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- 09:00 a.m. : French-Danish ceremony at the Danish monument.
- 10:00 a.m. : "IVY March" from Utah Beach to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, on the same itinerary used by the men of the 4th Infantry Division on June, 6th 1944. More information : Club du Souvenir Militaire +033 2 33 71 56 54.
- 11:00 a.m. : Ecumenical service at Utah Beach.
- 11:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the USN Angelo Chatas monument in the presence of the daughter and the granddaughter of Angelo Chatas (direction Beauguillot Nature Reserve).
- 01:00 p.m. : Arrival of the "IVY March".
- 07:00 p.m. : Veterans host (UNC).
- 07:00 p.m. : Band of Brothers Actors and Easy Company veterans reunion to benefit the WWII Foundation’s Mission. Limited admission (all tickets have been already sold).
- 07:30 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team Inc using several C-47 behind the village hall (depending on weather conditions).
- 08:30 p.m. : Liberation bal, near the church.
- 09:00 a.m. : French-Danish ceremony at the Danish monument.
- 10:00 a.m. : "IVY March" from Utah Beach to Sainte-Marie-du-Mont, on the same itinerary used by the men of the 4th Infantry Division on June, 6th 1944. More information : Club du Souvenir Militaire +033 2 33 71 56 54.
- 11:00 a.m. : Ecumenical service at Utah Beach.
- 11:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the USN Angelo Chatas monument in the presence of the daughter and the granddaughter of Angelo Chatas (direction Beauguillot Nature Reserve).
- 01:00 p.m. : Arrival of the "IVY March".
- 07:00 p.m. : Veterans host (UNC).
- 07:00 p.m. : Band of Brothers Actors and Easy Company veterans reunion to benefit the WWII Foundation’s Mission. Limited admission (all tickets have been already sold).
- 07:30 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team Inc using several C-47 behind the village hall (depending on weather conditions).
- 08:30 p.m. : Liberation bal, near the church.
Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche - 50) :
- 02:00 p.m. : American concert and Veterans host.
- 04:00 p.m. : Musical parade along the streets of the city (1,200 musicians).
- 09:00 p.m. : Peace concert at the church of Sainte-Mère-Eglise.
- 02:00 p.m. : American concert and Veterans host.
- 04:00 p.m. : Musical parade along the streets of the city (1,200 musicians).
- 09:00 p.m. : Peace concert at the church of Sainte-Mère-Eglise.
Tinchebray
(Orne - 61)
- 08:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m. : Open-air musical evening, Place Saint-Rémy. Free.
- 08:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m. : Open-air musical evening, Place Saint-Rémy. Free.
Troarn
(Calvados - 14)
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Captaine Jukes memorial.
- 05:00 p.m. : Ceremony, Place Paul Quellec.
- 06:00 p.m. : Drinks reception at the Troarn Community Center.
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Captaine Jukes memorial.
- 05:00 p.m. : Ceremony, Place Paul Quellec.
- 06:00 p.m. : Drinks reception at the Troarn Community Center.
Vierville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:00 a.m. : Music band parade starting at the Signal Monument.
- 17:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the 29th Infantry Division monument, with veterans
- 10:00 a.m. : Music band parade starting at the Signal Monument.
- 17:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the 29th Infantry Division monument, with veterans
Saturday, June 7th 2014
Amfreville
(Manche - 50)
- 10:30 a.m. : Inauguration of a commemorative monument at the Hameau Flaux.
- 11:00 a.m. : Inauguration of a commemorative monument at the Cauquigny chapel.
- 10:30 a.m. : Inauguration of a commemorative monument at the Hameau Flaux.
- 11:00 a.m. : Inauguration of a commemorative monument at the Cauquigny chapel.
Angoville-au-Plain
(Manche - 50)
- 10:30 a.m. : Mass at the church.
- 11:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment medics monument.
- 10:30 a.m. : Mass at the church.
- 11:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment medics monument.
Anguerny
(Calvados - 14)
- 11:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the La Chaudière regiment, near the Town hall.
- 11:45 a.m. : Planting of a tree " by a senior born in 1944 and by a young inhabitant from Colomby, born in 1994.
- 12:45 a.m. : Drinks and snacks at the Grange aux Dîmes.
- 06:00 p.m. : Mass at the Saint-Martin d’Anguerny church.
- 07:30 p.m. : 8.5 km hike heading to the Canadian cemetery Reviers starting at the Town hall.
- 11:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the La Chaudière regiment, near the Town hall.
- 11:45 a.m. : Planting of a tree " by a senior born in 1944 and by a young inhabitant from Colomby, born in 1994.
- 12:45 a.m. : Drinks and snacks at the Grange aux Dîmes.
- 06:00 p.m. : Mass at the Saint-Martin d’Anguerny church.
- 07:30 p.m. : 8.5 km hike heading to the Canadian cemetery Reviers starting at the Town hall.
Arromanches
(Calvados - 14)
- 04:00 p.m. : 45 minutes air show over the remnants of the artifical habor by the "Patrouille de France" (French patrol).
- 04:00 p.m. : 45 minutes air show over the remnants of the artifical habor by the "Patrouille de France" (French patrol).
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
(Orne - 61)
- 03:00 p.m. : Guided tour of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne during the Occupation period. 3€ - Free.
- 03:00 p.m. : Guided tour of Bagnoles-de-l'Orne during the Occupation period. 3€ - Free.
Bayeux
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- 06:00 p.m. : "Liberation festival", Place de Gaulle.
- 07:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- 03:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
- 06:00 p.m. : "Liberation festival", Place de Gaulle.
- 07:00 p.m. : Theater - Summer 44 Bayeux, Hospital Town, in front of the Bayeux tapestry. 7.50€ - 3€ - Free.
Bretteville-l'Orgeuilleuse
(Calvados - 14)
- 07:00 p.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony, Place des Canadiens.
- 07:00 p.m. : Canadian remembrance ceremony, Place des Canadiens.
Caen
(Calvados - 14) -
Zénith de Caen
- 08:00 p.m. : International military tattoo with about 500 military musicians. More information at : +033 2 31 22 31 22 and www.tattoodelaliberte.com.
- 08:00 p.m. : International military tattoo with about 500 military musicians. More information at : +033 2 31 22 31 22 and www.tattoodelaliberte.com.
Carentan
(Manche - 50) :
- 08:30 a.m. : Departure of the Carentan Liberty March.
- 03:00 p.m. : Bands and reenactors shows, war vehicles parade at the Place de la République.
- 04:30 p.m. : Arrival of the Carentan Liberty March, commemoration of the « Silver Star » ceremony (June 23rd, 1944) , place de la République.
- 05:00 p.m. : "Flash mob" about the 40s, place de la République.
- 09:00 p.m. : Liberation bal with 21 musicians at the Haut Dick hall (dressing code of the 40s).
- 08:30 a.m. : Departure of the Carentan Liberty March.
- 03:00 p.m. : Bands and reenactors shows, war vehicles parade at the Place de la République.
- 04:30 p.m. : Arrival of the Carentan Liberty March, commemoration of the « Silver Star » ceremony (June 23rd, 1944) , place de la République.
- 05:00 p.m. : "Flash mob" about the 40s, place de la République.
- 09:00 p.m. : Liberation bal with 21 musicians at the Haut Dick hall (dressing code of the 40s).
Cardonville
(Calvados - 14)
- 05:15 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
- 05:15 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
Cherbourg-Octeville
(Manche - 50)
- 11:00 a.m. : Commemoration of the battle of Normandy in graphic novels form. Marquees festival du livre de la jeunesse on the green beach. Free.
- 11:00 a.m. : Commemoration of the battle of Normandy in graphic novels form. Marquees festival du livre de la jeunesse on the green beach. Free.
Coigny (Manche - 50)
- 02:00 p.m. : Free guided tour of the Franquetot castle, where pilots and crews from the U.S.A.A.F. 358th Fighter Group have stayed from July to August 1944. Fly over by an American C-130 Hercules to commemorate their stay. - 03:00 p.m. : Inauguration of a commemorative plaque dedicated to the 358th Fighter Group, at the entrance of the Franquetot castle. - 03:30 p.m. : Conference by Mathias Heissler, French historian of the 358th Fighter Group, dedicated to the history and the engagement of this unit during the battle of Normandy. Free. Please register at: association@dday-overlord.com. - 05:00 p.m. : Drinks reception at the castle. |
Colleville-Montgomery
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 a.m. : Ceremony honoring the 177 Free France commandos led by Philippe Kieffer and inauguration of a commemorative monument, Avenue de Bruxelles. More information: click here. |
Colleville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 a.m. : Inauguration of the roundabout, RD 514, giving access to the U.S. military cemetery.
- 09:00 a.m. : Inauguration of the roundabout, RD 514, giving access to the U.S. military cemetery.
Colomby-sur-Thaon
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:30 a.m. : Coffee and cakes at the Colombier barn.
- 09:40 a.m. : Planting of a tree " by a senior born in 1944 and by a young inhabitant from Colomby, born in 1994.
- 10:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the La Chaudière regiment memorial.
- 09:30 a.m. : Coffee and cakes at the Colombier barn.
- 09:40 a.m. : Planting of a tree " by a senior born in 1944 and by a young inhabitant from Colomby, born in 1994.
- 10:00 a.m. : Ceremony at the La Chaudière regiment memorial.
Coudehard
(Orne - 61)
- Inauguration of a monument to the 1st Polish Armored Division (bust of General Maczek), near the church.
- Inauguration of a monument to the 1st Polish Armored Division (bust of General Maczek), near the church.
Courseulles-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- All day long : International soccer competition, at the stadium.
- All day long : International soccer competition, at the stadium.
Creuilly
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Air show "The Aircrafts of June 6th, 1944", at the Regional Air Models stadium, on the lands of the former advanced landing ground "B-9". Free.
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Air show "The Aircrafts of June 6th, 1944", at the Regional Air Models stadium, on the lands of the former advanced landing ground "B-9". Free.
Ecausseville
(Manche - 50)
- 02:30 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team Inc using several C-47 near the dirigible hangar (depending on weather conditions).
- 02:30 p.m. : Civilian parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team Inc using several C-47 near the dirigible hangar (depending on weather conditions).
Etreham
(Calvados - 14)
- 05:00 p.m. : Wreath laying ceremony at the 1st Brigade monument and Liberty tree breeding.
- 05:00 p.m. : Wreath laying ceremony at the 1st Brigade monument and Liberty tree breeding.
Graignes
(Manche - 50)
- 05:30 p.m. : Ceremony at the church.
- 05:30 p.m. : Ceremony at the church.
Grandcamp-Maisy
(Calvados - 14)
- 12:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
- 12:00 a.m. - 04:30 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
Graye-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony in presence of British and Canadian veterans at the Inns of Court memorial, La Brèche de la Valette.
- 04:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the Signal monument.
- 06:30 p.m. : Reception.
- 09:00 p.m. : Concert by the Inns of Court Music and by Nathan Moore, La Grange aux Dîmes field. Free.
- 03:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony in presence of British and Canadian veterans at the Inns of Court memorial, La Brèche de la Valette.
- 04:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the Signal monument.
- 06:30 p.m. : Reception.
- 09:00 p.m. : Concert by the Inns of Court Music and by Nathan Moore, La Grange aux Dîmes field. Free.
Isigny-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:00 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
- 06:00 p.m. - 07:30 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
La
Ferté-Alais (Essonne - 91)
- Aviation meeting at La Ferté-Alais airport dedicated to the battle of Normandy warbirds.
- Aviation meeting at La Ferté-Alais airport dedicated to the battle of Normandy warbirds.
La
Haye-du-Puits (Manche - 50)
- 05:00 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the 79th U.S. Infantry Division monument.
- 05:00 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the 79th U.S. Infantry Division monument.
Maupertus
(Manche - 50)
- 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Doors open day at the Cherbourg-Maupertus airport where C-47 aircraft are presented.
- 10:00 a.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Doors open day at the Cherbourg-Maupertus airport where C-47 aircraft are presented.
Méautis-Carentan
(Manche - 50)
- 11:30 p.m. : Cinema-theatre, guided night-time visits and reconstitution of a military camp, Bloody Gulch Memorial (Donville Manor). 8€.
- 11:30 p.m. : Cinema-theatre, guided night-time visits and reconstitution of a military camp, Bloody Gulch Memorial (Donville Manor). 8€.
Merville-Franceville
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:30 a.m. : N°3 Commando ceremony with the veterans and their family.
- 12:00 a.m. : Veterans lunch at the battery.
- 02:00 p.m. : Military vehicles exhibition at the Merville beach parking, followed by a parade from the parking to the battery.
- 10:00 p.m. : Armies ball at the gymnasium.
- 10:30 a.m. : N°3 Commando ceremony with the veterans and their family.
- 12:00 a.m. : Veterans lunch at the battery.
- 02:00 p.m. : Military vehicles exhibition at the Merville beach parking, followed by a parade from the parking to the battery.
- 10:00 p.m. : Armies ball at the gymnasium.
Néhou
(Manche - 50)
- 08:00 p.m. : Free concert.
- 08:00 p.m. : Free concert.
Osmanville
(Calvados - 14)
- 05:45 p.m. - 06:15 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
- 05:45 p.m. - 06:15 p.m. : 180 WW2 military vehicles parade. More information at : +033 2 31 21 46 00.
Ouistreham
(Calvados - 14)
- Nightfall : Open air projection of the film: "The Atlantic Wall", outside the esplanade of Le Cabieu cinema. Free.
- Nightfall : Open air projection of the film: "The Atlantic Wall", outside the esplanade of Le Cabieu cinema. Free.
Picauville
(Manche - 50)
- 09:00 a.m. : Guided tour near Picauville and Etienville. Comments in French and English. More information at : tourisme.patrimoine@orange.fr.
- 09:00 a.m. : Guided tour near Picauville and Etienville. Comments in French and English. More information at : tourisme.patrimoine@orange.fr.
Pont-l'Evêque
(Calvados - 14)
- 02:30 p.m. : Guided tour in the footsteps of the Pont-l'Evêque liberators. Free.
- 02:30 p.m. : Guided tour in the footsteps of the Pont-l'Evêque liberators. Free.
Port-en-Bessin-Huppain
(Calvados - 14)
- 04:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Military parade with veterans and vehicles in remembrance of the liberation of the town.
- 04:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Military parade with veterans and vehicles in remembrance of the liberation of the town.
Ranville
(Calvados - 14)
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremonies for the 10th anniversary of the Franco-German twinning.
- 04:00 p.m. : Ceremonies for the 10th anniversary of the Franco-German twinning.
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:30 a.m. : Omaha Nurses Return : ceremony honoring the engagement of the women engaged during World War II.
- 03:00 p.m. : Conference dedicated to the French resistance (in French).
- Afternoon : Meeting with the veterans at the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum.
- 10:30 a.m. : Omaha Nurses Return : ceremony honoring the engagement of the women engaged during World War II.
- 03:00 p.m. : Conference dedicated to the French resistance (in French).
- Afternoon : Meeting with the veterans at the Omaha Beach Memorial Museum.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Armored and combat vehicles exhibition.
- 11:00 a.m. : Band of Brothers actors give a signing session at the Utah Beach Museum, to benefit the World War II fondation. 10 Euros per person.
- 03:00 p.m. : Concert by the Legion Band with 50 musicians at Utah Beach.
- 03:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. : Play « And if we were building Peace altogether ». Play in French, English et German by high school children at the podium near the Utah Beach museum.
- 04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Concert by Fiona Harrison (songs of the 40s), near the church.
- 07:30 p.m. : "Major Girls" parade.
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Armored and combat vehicles exhibition.
- 11:00 a.m. : Band of Brothers actors give a signing session at the Utah Beach Museum, to benefit the World War II fondation. 10 Euros per person.
- 03:00 p.m. : Concert by the Legion Band with 50 musicians at Utah Beach.
- 03:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. : Play « And if we were building Peace altogether ». Play in French, English et German by high school children at the podium near the Utah Beach museum.
- 04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Concert by Fiona Harrison (songs of the 40s), near the church.
- 07:30 p.m. : "Major Girls" parade.
Sainte-Mère-Eglise
(Manche - 50) :
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. : Play « And if we were building Peace altogether ». Play in French, English et German by high school children at the podium near the church.
- 12:00 a.m. : Harley Davidson parade.
- 01:00 p.m. : Normandy-Day picnic near the church.
- 03:00 p.m. : Holland Band concert near the church.
- 05:00 p.m. : Peace ceremony near the church.
- 07:00 p.m. : Liberty banquet, at the "Marché Couvert". Share a meal and an evening with the veterans and paratroopers of different nationalities. Places are limited: reservations at the Tourist Office +033 2 33 21 00 33.
- 11:30 p.m. : Fireworks at the church square.
- 11:45 p.m. : Popular ball at the church square.
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. : Play « And if we were building Peace altogether ». Play in French, English et German by high school children at the podium near the church.
- 12:00 a.m. : Harley Davidson parade.
- 01:00 p.m. : Normandy-Day picnic near the church.
- 03:00 p.m. : Holland Band concert near the church.
- 05:00 p.m. : Peace ceremony near the church.
- 07:00 p.m. : Liberty banquet, at the "Marché Couvert". Share a meal and an evening with the veterans and paratroopers of different nationalities. Places are limited: reservations at the Tourist Office +033 2 33 21 00 33.
- 11:30 p.m. : Fireworks at the church square.
- 11:45 p.m. : Popular ball at the church square.
Sannerville
(Calvados - 14) :
- 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. : Commerative day at the town (ceremony in presence of veterans, BBQ, WW2 vehicles parade, screening of the "Goodwood" documentary, "80 Days for Liberty" show). 7€ - 4€ - Free.
- 11:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. : Commerative day at the town (ceremony in presence of veterans, BBQ, WW2 vehicles parade, screening of the "Goodwood" documentary, "80 Days for Liberty" show). 7€ - 4€ - Free.
Sées
(Orne - 61) :
- 09:00 p.m. : Concert for Liberty at the cathedral. Free.
- 09:00 p.m. : Concert for Liberty at the cathedral. Free.
Tessel
(Calvados - 14) :
- 04:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony.
- 04:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony.
Tilly-sur-Seulles
(Calvados - 14) -
Village hall
- 02:00 p.m. : Conference on the participation of the Amerindians in World War II, with "Code Talkers" descendants and Charles Chay, veteran of the D-Day landing on Omaha. Free admission.
- 05:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony.
- 08:30 p.m. : Concert with Amerindians dancers at the stadium, followed by fireworks and a ball.
- 02:00 p.m. : Conference on the participation of the Amerindians in World War II, with "Code Talkers" descendants and Charles Chay, veteran of the D-Day landing on Omaha. Free admission.
- 05:30 p.m. : Commemorative ceremony.
- 08:30 p.m. : Concert with Amerindians dancers at the stadium, followed by fireworks and a ball.
Tinchebray
(Orne - 61)
- 08:30 p.m. : Screening of a documentary followed by a debate and exchange of accounts, at the Salle Augustin Garnier.
- 08:30 p.m. : Screening of a documentary followed by a debate and exchange of accounts, at the Salle Augustin Garnier.
Trévières
(Calvados - 14)
- 05:00 p.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 05:00 p.m. : Military vehicles parade.
Ver-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- All day long : International soccer competition, at the stadium.
- All day long : International soccer competition, at the stadium.
Vierville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 08:30 a.m. - 05:30 p.m. : Military antiques at the Place de l'école.
- 10:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m. : Exhibition of military and historic models.
- 08:30 a.m. - 05:30 p.m. : Military antiques at the Place de l'école.
- 10:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m. : Exhibition of military and historic models.
Sunday, June
8th 2014
Arromanches
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:30 a.m. : "Normandy landing triathlon". Two different circuits. Rewards are given by the veterans. More information at : +033 2 31 22 36 45 or triathlon.debarquement@musee-arromanches.fr.
- 10:30 a.m. : "Normandy landing triathlon". Two different circuits. Rewards are given by the veterans. More information at : +033 2 31 22 36 45 or triathlon.debarquement@musee-arromanches.fr.
Bayeux
(Calvados - 14)
- 11:00 a.m. : Military parade with about 150 vehicles, along the main street.
- 05:00 p.m. : Peace concert at the cathedral. Free entrance.
- 11:00 a.m. : Military parade with about 150 vehicles, along the main street.
- 05:00 p.m. : Peace concert at the cathedral. Free entrance.
Bernières-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. : Remembrance walk in the footsteps of Canadian soldiers.
- 09:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. : Remembrance walk in the footsteps of Canadian soldiers.
Brévands
(Manche - 50) : at "Le Moulin"
- 10:00 a.m. : remembrance ceremony honoring the Demolition Platoon of the RHQ Company, 506th PIR (the famous Filthy 13), the 3rd Battalion, 506th PIR and the C Company, 326th Airborne Engineers Battalion, 101st Airborne Division.
- 10:00 a.m. : remembrance ceremony honoring the Demolition Platoon of the RHQ Company, 506th PIR (the famous Filthy 13), the 3rd Battalion, 506th PIR and the C Company, 326th Airborne Engineers Battalion, 101st Airborne Division.
Caen (Calvados
- 14) - Zénith de Caen
- 05:00 p.m. : Military musicians parade in the streets of Caen from Place Fontette to the racecourse. More information at : +033 2 31 22 31 22.
- 08:00 p.m. : International military tattoo with about 500 military musicians. More information at : +033 2 31 22 31 22 and www.tattoodelaliberte.com.
- 05:00 p.m. : Military musicians parade in the streets of Caen from Place Fontette to the racecourse. More information at : +033 2 31 22 31 22.
- 08:00 p.m. : International military tattoo with about 500 military musicians. More information at : +033 2 31 22 31 22 and www.tattoodelaliberte.com.
Carentan
(Manche - 50)
- 11:00 a.m. : Memorial mass at the church.
- 12:00 a.m. : Military vehicles parade and exhibition at the "Place du marché aux pommes".
- 08:30 p.m. : Concert by the Holland American Legion Band at the town hall.
- 11:00 a.m. : Memorial mass at the church.
- 12:00 a.m. : Military vehicles parade and exhibition at the "Place du marché aux pommes".
- 08:30 p.m. : Concert by the Holland American Legion Band at the town hall.
Cherbourg-Octeville
(Manche - 50)
- 11:00 a.m. : Commemoration of the battle of Normandy in graphic novels form. Marquees festival du livre de la jeunesse on the green beach. Free.
- 11:00 a.m. : Commemoration of the battle of Normandy in graphic novels form. Marquees festival du livre de la jeunesse on the green beach. Free.
Colleville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 06:00 p.m. : Concert with the Molais-Littry choirs into the church.
- 10:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 06:00 p.m. : Concert with the Molais-Littry choirs into the church.
Colombières
(Calvados - 14)
- 06:00 a.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the Lt. Miller monument with French veterans.
- 06:00 a.m. : Commemorative ceremony at the Lt. Miller monument with French veterans.
Courseulles-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 p.m. - 06:00 a.m. : The landing Ball at the Parc de l'Edit. 5€.
- 09:00 p.m. - 06:00 a.m. : The landing Ball at the Parc de l'Edit. 5€.
Creuilly
(Calvados - 14)
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Air show "The Aircrafts of June 6th, 1944", at the Regional Air Models stadium, on the lands of the former advanced landing ground "B-9". Free.
- 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Air show "The Aircrafts of June 6th, 1944", at the Regional Air Models stadium, on the lands of the former advanced landing ground "B-9". Free.
Fécamp
(Seine-Maritime - 76)
- 03:00 p.m. : Guided tour of the German Cap Fagnet Signal station. 5€ - 3€ - Free.
- 03:00 p.m. : Guided tour of the German Cap Fagnet Signal station. 5€ - 3€ - Free.
La Ferté-Alais
(Essonne - 91)
- Aviation meeting at La Ferté-Alais airport dedicated to the battle of Normandy warbirds.
- Aviation meeting at La Ferté-Alais airport dedicated to the battle of Normandy warbirds.
La Fière, near Sainte-Mère-Eglise (Manche - 50) :
- 11:00 a.m. (depending on weather conditions) : International military parachute drops over the historical La Fière drop zone.
- 02:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Iron Mike monument.
- 03:45 p.m. : parachuting by the Liberty Jump Team from an original C-47 (depending on weather conditions).
- 04:15 p.m. : parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team Inc using several C-47 (depending on weather conditions).
- 04:00 p.m. : The Soldiers walk, to Sainte-Mère-Eglise.
- 11:00 a.m. (depending on weather conditions) : International military parachute drops over the historical La Fière drop zone.
- 02:00 p.m. : Ceremony at the Iron Mike monument.
- 03:45 p.m. : parachuting by the Liberty Jump Team from an original C-47 (depending on weather conditions).
- 04:15 p.m. : parachuting by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team Inc using several C-47 (depending on weather conditions).
- 04:00 p.m. : The Soldiers walk, to Sainte-Mère-Eglise.
Ouistreham
(Calvados - 14)
- 03:00 p.m. : Preview of the 90-minute documentary "Les Français du 6 Juin" by Cédric Condom at Le Cabieu cinema.
- 03:00 p.m. : Preview of the 90-minute documentary "Les Français du 6 Juin" by Cédric Condom at Le Cabieu cinema.
Saint-Laurent-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14)
- 09:00 a.m. : "The Braves" hiking, departure at the Signal monument. Return: 12:30 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 05:00 p.m. : Wreath laying ceremony at the Braves monument.
- 09:00 a.m. : "The Braves" hiking, departure at the Signal monument. Return: 12:30 a.m.
- 10:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 05:00 p.m. : Wreath laying ceremony at the Braves monument.
Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
(Manche - 50)
- 02:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. : "Utah Red Ball" : GMC truck road trip along the Utah Beach sector.
- 10:30 p.m. : Presentation of archive movies, near the church (depending on weather conditions).
- 02:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. : "Utah Red Ball" : GMC truck road trip along the Utah Beach sector.
- 10:30 p.m. : Presentation of archive movies, near the church (depending on weather conditions).
Sainte-Mère-Eglise
(Manche - 50)
- 09:30 a.m. : Mass near the church .
- 09:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the monument of the temporary military cemeteries.
- 05:00 p.m. : Flash mob on the theme of the 40s, near the church.
- 05:45 p.m. : Inauguration of the monument « Tribute to the 1944 D-Day parachutists », near the church.
- 06:00 p.m. : Arrival of the parachutists, near the church.
- 06:15 p.m. : Flight by C-47 Dakotas over the city by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team.
- 06:30 p.m. : Concert by military bands, near the church.
- 09:30 a.m. : Mass near the church .
- 09:30 a.m. : Ceremony at the monument of the temporary military cemeteries.
- 05:00 p.m. : Flash mob on the theme of the 40s, near the church.
- 05:45 p.m. : Inauguration of the monument « Tribute to the 1944 D-Day parachutists », near the church.
- 06:00 p.m. : Arrival of the parachutists, near the church.
- 06:15 p.m. : Flight by C-47 Dakotas over the city by the Round Canopy Parachuting Team.
- 06:30 p.m. : Concert by military bands, near the church.
Tilly-sur-Seulles
(Calvados - 14) - Tilly Museum
- 09:30 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : 6th Battle of Normandy book fair. Free access.
- 02:00 p.m. : Exhibition of military equipments and vehicles.
- 09:30 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. : 6th Battle of Normandy book fair. Free access.
- 02:00 p.m. : Exhibition of military equipments and vehicles.
Tour-en-Bessin
(Calvados - 14)
- 11:00 a.m. : Wreath laying ceremony at the liberation monument.
- 07:00 p.m. : Rural meal and open air show (municipal land, behing the old school).
- 11:00 a.m. : Wreath laying ceremony at the liberation monument.
- 07:00 p.m. : Rural meal and open air show (municipal land, behing the old school).
Vierville-sur-Mer
(Calvados - 14) - Village hall
- 09:00 a.m. : Mass at the Dog Green camp "just like 1944".
- 10:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 11:00 a.m. : 200 Harley-Davidson parade, boulevard de Cauvigny.
- 10:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m. : Exhibition of military and historic models.
- 09:00 a.m. : Mass at the Dog Green camp "just like 1944".
- 10:30 a.m. : Military vehicles parade.
- 11:00 a.m. : 200 Harley-Davidson parade, boulevard de Cauvigny.
- 10:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m. : Exhibition of military and historic models.