80th Anniversary of VE-Day Parade

Photo: www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/liberation-80

The Parade will be a “static” parade and will take place on Sunday, 4 May 2025, 1030 in front of City Hall and the Calgary Municipal Building (Macleod Trail SE between 7^th and 9^th Avenue SE). The event is expected to last approximately 1hour and 15 minutes.

Event highlights include:

• Remarks from senior Military leaders, elected officials and other dignitaries
• A City of Calgary Proclamation
• Battle of Atlantic Commemoration

We expect approximately 350-400 military personnel, Cadets, Veterans, Royal Canadian Legion members and First Responders to be on Parade – a proud and powerful representation of our community’s service and sacrifice.

John Tyrrell
Chair, Heritage and History Subcommittee
Calgary Salutes
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VE-Day Anniversary Presentation

Photo: www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/get-involved/liberation-80

There will be a special VE-Day anniversary presentation in partnership with The Military Museums. On Thursday, May 8, 2025 - the actual 80^th Anniversary of VE-Day - we are pleased to welcome Dr. Christine Leppard, PhD., a military historian and history professor who will deliver an insightful presentation on Calgary’s contribution to the war effort. 

The event will be held at The Military Museums and will begin at 6:30 pm with a Reception with light food and a cash bar, followed by the presentation and a post presentation Q & A session.

John Tyrrell
Chair, Heritage and History Subcommittee
Calgary Salutes
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