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Saturday, May 27, 2023 (2)

May 27, 2023

May 27, 2023

Saturday

79TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY AND THE BATTLE OF NORMANDY
May 27, 2023 at 11:00am to Jun 18, 2023 at 11:00am UTC+02
Location: Normandy, France
Description:
2023 marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. Based on this year’s commemorations paying tribute to the heroes who came from far and wide to restore freedom to Europe, here’s an idea of what to expect.

79th anniversary of D-Day - Normandy Tourism, France (normandie-tourisme.fr)

THE D-DAY FESTIVAL

Every year, the tourist offices situated along and near the D-Day Landing Beaches come together to coordinate the D-Day Festival, which features commemorative events and festivities on the five D-Day Landing Beaches and in Sainte-Mère-Église, Bayeux and Arromanches-les-Bains (Gold Beach sector) to name a few places.

THE 2023 D-DAY FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

THE BRITISH NORMANDY MEMORIAL

British armed forces played a central role in D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, and more than 22,000 made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Until now, there had been no single memorial dedicated to their remembrance. The Normandy Memorial Trust was created in 2016 to realise the dream of No
Created by: Scott Lyons

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR: PACIFIC VALOR: EUGENE BUSH
May 27, 2023 from 11:00am to 2:30pm CDT
Location: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR
Description:
Pacific Valor: Eugene Bush | National Museum of the Pacific War (pacificwarmuseum.org)

LIVING HISTORY

PACIFIC VALOR: EUGENE BUSH
MAY 27, STARTING AT 11AM - MAY 27, ENDING AT 2:30PM

Pacific Valor: Eugene Bush | National Museum of the Pacific War (pacificwarmuseum.org)

PACIFIC COMBAT ZONE

$10
In May of 1945, on the island of Okinawa, 18-year-old Eugene Bush earned his nation’s highest honor.

Join us on May 27^th as his story unfolds again on the Living History Battlefield at the Pacific Combat Zone.

During the program, the living history volunteers of Company K will engage in a battle presentation including simulated explosives, blank firing guns, and a real M2-2 flamethrower.

This show is not recommended for small children, pets, or those with a heart condition.

Programs are offered at 11:00 and 2:00.

Online Ticket Purchase is REQUIRED. Tickets are available by clicking the registration link HERE. Seating is first come first serve.
- Adults: $10
- Children (5 and under):
Created by: Scott Lyons

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