Events

Saturday, June 17, 2023 (2)

Jun 17, 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
  • 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
June 17, 2023
Saturday

  • Expressions of America

  • Jun 17, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm
  • Location: The National WWII Museum 945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Description:

    "Expressions of America"

    The Museum's new sound and light show features incredible music, stunning imagery, festive food and beverages, and 90-foot-tall projections. 

    Our newest attraction brings history to life like never before. Expressions of America is an immersive, outdoor sound and light show that combines cutting-edge technology and special effects with the real words and stories of everyday people who made a tremendous impact during a time of monumental conflict.

    •  Premium Dinner experience starts at 6:30 p.m. after the show. View menu.

    •  Show starts at 8:00 p.m.

    June 17, 2023, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
     
    "Expressions of America" | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (nationalww2museum.org)
  • Created by: Scott Lyons