Streets in Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley have been festooned with bunting and balloons as people do their best to recreate the spirit of revelry and remembrance from May 8, 1945, while sticking to the coronavirus lockdown rules.
The nation is being asked to raise a glass at 3pm today, when Winston Churchill’s speech will be broadcast on the BBC, and toast those whose sacrifices gave us our freedom.
At 9pm, everyone is invited to sing along to Dame Vera Lynn’s wartime anthem We’ll Meet Again which will be performed by the British Legion and shown by the BBC.
We’ll be sharing your photos of the commemorations here throughout the day.
13. More balloons
Louise Butler shared photos of Honeysuckle Road in Sheffield all dressed up for VE Day | User (UGC) Photo: Louise Butler
14. Dressed for a party
Nicola Fidler shared this photo of herself ready to celebrate VE Day | User (UGC) Photo: Nicola Fidler
15. Brilliant floral display
The Garden Villagers at Barnby Dun/Kirk Sandall created this brilliant floral display for the VE Day celebrations | User (UGC) Photo: Enid Gilliatt