VE Day
Thursday 8 May 2025
There will be a flag raising ceremony with the Mayor of Brentwood with invited groups outside the Town Hall to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Organisations, including Parish Councils, are encouraged to register VE Day events so that residents can see what is happening by visiting VE Day and VJ Day activities and events.
You can also search for events in your local area using the interactive map.
Strawberry Fair
Sunday 8 June, 12 to 6pm at King George's Playing Fields, CM13 2FD
This year's Strawberry Fair will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE day. There will be a freedom march from the Town Hall, Brentwood to the entrance of King George’s Playing Fields via Seven Arches Road to start the event.
There will be a big top marquee with live music and walkabout acts throughout the day themed around VE day. There will also be stallholders, charity organisations, food and drink and sporting and health and wellbeing activities taking place throughout the day.
You will need to register for a MyBrentwood account and read the Terms and Conditions (PDF) before applying.
Closing date for applications is Friday 16 May.
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