Event
Commemorations of the 81st anniversary of D-Day
Attend the 81st D-Day anniversary in Utah Beach from May 31 to June 9, 2025 with a true WWII Liberation atmosphere.
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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
Book your tickets
Make the most of your visit by booking your tickets online.
Opening hours
October to April
Every day from 10 am to 6 pm
May to September
Every day from 9:30 am to 7 pm
Ticket sales close
1 hour before museum closes
Pets 🐶
The museum accepts small dogs carried in a bag.
Rates
Adult
10 €
Student
7,50 €
Children from 6 to 15
6,50 €
Children Under 6
Free
Guided tour 45 minutes
+ 2,50 €
Guided tour 1 h 30
+ 5 €
Booking
Ticket Reservations
Tickets can only be booked on our website, not by phone.
Group and School Visits
Visiting with a group? Anything is possible.
We’ll be happy to help you plan an unforgettable visit.
CONTACT
Utah Beach Landing Museum
Plage de la Madeleine
50480 Sainte-Marie-du-Mont
Phone +33 2 33 71 53 35
Email musee@utah-beach.com