Commemorations of the 81st anniversary of D-Day

From May 31 to June 9, 2025, Utah Beach and its surroundings will come alive with the commemorations of the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings. This historic and widely attended event pays tribute to the heroes of June 6, 1944, through a rich and meaningful program: official ceremonies, musical performances, immersive guided tours, sports matches, conferences, and fireworks.

Highlights include the participation of ten Allied nations, hundreds of children, vintage military vehicles, and a unique “Liberation” atmosphere around the church. Between remembrance and celebration, come experience history where it was made.

A rich and symbolic program

May 31, 2025

• 8:00 AM: 17th Peace March – Departure from the Grange de la Paix in Sainte-Mère-Église.
  Lunch in Picauville – Snack in Chef-du-Pont – Return to Sainte-Mère-Église
  Organized by the Parish Center – More information: +33 (0)2 33 41 41 48

June 4, 2025

• 9:00 AM: American Football Match – Local Stadium

• 11:00 AM: Ceremony at the Resistance Monument

June 5, 2025

• 10:30 AM: Musical performance

• 3:00 PM: Ceremony at the WINTERS Monument

• 4:00 PM: Ceremony at the Easy Company Monument in Brécourt

• 8:00 PM: Conference by Mr. Frantz Malasis –
  “De Gaulle as Seen by the Clandestine Press of the French Resistance”
  Utah Beach Museum

June 6, 2025

• 11:00 AM: Ceremony with 400 children – Organized by the D-Day Committee and the Town Hall – Utah Beach Museum

• 12:00 PM: Ceremony at the Danish Monument

• 4:30 PM: Major international ceremony on Utah Beach
  With representatives from ten nations: Canada, Denmark, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, and Germany

June 7, 2025

• 11:00 AM: Ceremony at the U.S. Coast Guard Memorial –
  In the presence of Mr. José Flores, Reverend and Chaplain

June 8, 2025

• Festive evening with musical entertainment, fireworks, and on-site food stands
  Organized by the Festival Committee and the Municipality

Ongoing Program

June 5 to 9

• “Liberation” atmosphere around the church: stands, refreshment booths, vintage vehicles, and entertainment

May 31 to June 7

• 2:00 PM & 11:00 PM: Immersive guided tour of the Holdy Battery
  An immersive narrated walk around the site – Duration: 1h30
  €10 per adult (ages 12 and up) – Limited places – Booking required: +33 (0)2 33 44 81 20